Director of Principal Gifts, Texas Law

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About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation

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Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineer

s.Learn more about UT’s mission and values and leadershi

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Why Join Texas Developme

nt?The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher educati

on.
Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our don

ors.
Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the w

orld.
Be

nefitsThe University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and ser

vices.
Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement w

ith UT.

PurposeThe University of Texas School of Law is the greatest engine of opportunity in American legal education. The Law School charges less in tuition than any of its peers. At the same time, it is the foremost gateway to the legal leadership in Texas, and a leading supplier of talent to legal enterprises throughout the United States and beyond. Our graduates change th

e world.
With your support, we will continue to produce great champions of the rule of law. The world needs them. When we face threats of injustice, uncivil discourse, and social conflict, the Texas Law students of today will be the first responders of

tomorrow.
The position will raise philanthropic support for The University of Texas at Austin Texas School of Law ("Texas Law") focusing on principal gift donors with a capacity of soliciting gifts of $1,000,000 annually. This position is responsible for management of the Associate Director of Development, Ma

jor Gifts.
Respo

• nsibilitiesBuild and carry an active portfolio of 40 – 80 prospect
• ive donors.Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $
• 1,000,000 .Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $3,000,000 - $5,000,00
• 0 per year.Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the
• portfolio.Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and curr
• ent donors.Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach camp
• aign goals.Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecast
• ing in VIP.Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a don
• or contact.Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University Development Officers to further the development goals of the
• university.Additional duties a

s assigned.
Required Qu

• alificationsBachelor’s degree and five or more years of experience or equivalent combination of education and
• experience.Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle don
• or strategy.High degree of emotional i
• ntelligence.Demonstrated ability to sh
• ow tenacity.Proven ability to dr
• ive results.Highly effective written, verbal, interpersonal communicat
• ions skills.Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well und
• er pressure.Project manage
• ment skills.Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration be
• tween teams.Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects
• and donors.Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and prof

essionalism.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as

appropriate.
Preferred

• QualificationsCampaign experience and experience with fundraising in an academic and/or non-profit environment
• is preferred.Familiarity with law school, lawyers or the legal profess

ion is

a plus.
Salary$120,000 depending on

qualifications
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• rking ConditionsThis position is based i
• n Austin, Texas.Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer with
• out sponsorship.Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment, with repetitive use of a keyboard a
• t a workstation.Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on-site work is the standard expectation fo
• r this position.May require additional hours during peak periods and
• special events.Regular and consistent attendance is requi

red in this job.
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• equired M
• aterialsResume/CVThree work references with contact information; at least one reference should be
• from a supervisorL