Director of Development - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Purpose. Our work creates more opportunities every day. Opportunity for thousands of students to gain access to college education. Opportunity for Texas A&M’s groundbreaking research to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.
- Competitive total compensation package with incentive rewards for top performance and high achievement.
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and more) are available at no cost to you.
- Retirement planning options and tools including a 17% contribution toward your retirement.
- Develop and cultivate long-term, donor-centric relationships built on understanding donors’ interests, passions, and values.
- Solicit impactful gifts that advance the mission of Texas A&M, the College/Unit, and strategic academic priorities.
- Implement the Foundation’s fundraising model—discovering, inspiring, inviting, and engaging prospective donors with major and planned gift potential.
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Prepare and present proposals for major and planned gifts, ensuring alignment with donor interests and university priorities.
- Collaborate with faculty, leadership, and colleagues to develop strategies and funding priorities.
- Coordinate donor engagement activities, including campus visits, events, and recognition opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records and reports on donor interactions, proposals, and progress toward goals.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to organizational goals, sharing best practices, and identifying process improvements.
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising or a related field with a proven track record of success in relationship-driven or high external outreach industries.
- Ability to travel extensively within Texas and occasionally beyond.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Prior experience in non-profit or higher education organizations.
- Knowledge of Texas A&M University and its mission.
- Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and donor database tools.
- Strategic thinking, sound judgment, and ability to move from vision to action.
- Demonstrate the attributes and behaviors of a Passionate Professional Dedicated to Purposeful Philanthropy.
- Embody the Aggie Core Values and the Foundation Beliefs.
- Contribute to team effectiveness through knowledge-sharing and proactively identifying process improvements.
- Participate in the establishment and attainment of personal, departmental, divisional, and organizational goals and objectives in support of the mission, vision, and goals of the Foundation.
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