Director of Development

Title: Director of Development

Employee Classification: Director, Development

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-University Advancement

Sub Division-Department: DAL-University Advancement

Department: DAL-University Advancement-545000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

The Office of University Advancement at the University of North Texas at Dallas is dedicated to advancing the university’s mission through philanthropy, alumni and community engagement, strategic partnerships, marketing, and communications. The department works closely with donors, alumni, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders to cultivate relationships, secure financial support, and provide stewardship that enhances student success, academic excellence, scholarships, and institutional growth.

University Advancement also leads efforts to promote the university’s achievements, strengthen its brand, and increase visibility through strategic marketing and communications initiatives. By fostering meaningful engagement and securing critical resources, the Office of University Advancement plays a key role in expanding opportunities for students and supporting the continued growth and long-term success of UNT Dallas

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA), the Director of Development is responsible for planning and executing fundraising strategies that advance the mission and priorities of the University of North Texas  Director builds and manages relationships with individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects; develops philanthropic support for university priorities; and coordinates donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities in partnership with university leadership.

Bachelor's degree in related field and seven (7) years of professional related experience in managing, directing, and initiating fundraising or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies.
• Ability to mentor and coach colleagues or direct reports.
• Ability to manage time, personnel, financial, and physical resources effectively.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.

• Experience in higher education fundraising or a mission-driven nonprofit environment.
• Experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and securing philanthropic commitments.
• Experience with corporate and foundation fundraising, philanthropic grants or sponsorship development.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge or a comparable advancement CRM.
• Experience supporting fundraising for athletics, academic programs or institutional priorities.

• Manage a portfolio of individual and family foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts to UNT Dallas.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospective donors through personal visits, written communications, proposals, engagement opportunities and follow-up strategies.
• Develop and document individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies that align donor interests with university priorities.
• Partner with the VPUA and appropriate university leaders to plan targeted outreach activities that expand the donor pipeline and deepen existing donor relationships.
• Ensure donors are acknowledged, recognized and stewarded in timely and meaningful ways.
• Maintain accurate and timely contact reports, strategy updates, proposals and portfolio records in Raiser's Edge or the university's designated advancement system.
• Participate in prospect strategy meetings and support effective prospect management practices and protocols.
• Work with the VPUA to identify and cultivate corporate and foundation relationships…