Assistant Director of Development, College of Media & Communication
Position Description
Performs the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU/System; adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.
Major/Essential Functions
- Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of 100-150 donors whose philanthropic interests align with the University's strategic vision.
- Develop robust fundraising proposals, solicit donors for philanthropic gifts, and secure major gifts as outlined in annual plans.
- Meet goals for key metrics such as substantial contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, and solicitations as established each fiscal year in annual plans.
- Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, alumni relations, events, gift processing, and utilizing the donor alumni database.
- Represent Texas Tech University, the TTU Office of Advancement, and the College of Media & Communication at university, alumni, and community events in a professional manner.
- Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a great colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, within the College of Media & Communication, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.
- Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing a college, school, or unit based annual plan for the College of Media & Communication that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement.
- Manage a college, school, or unit budget specific to advancement opportunities (travel, events, stewardship, etc.), and be a good steward of those resources provided by the University, college, and donors.
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