Job Details

Director of Development - College of Arts and Sciences

Brief Description

The Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences serves as a strategic leader in advancing the colleges philanthropic goals. This position is responsible for designing and executing comprehensive fundraising initiatives that support the colleges academic mission, research priorities, and community engagement efforts. The Director will cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and partners to secure major and planned gifts, while collaborating closely with college leadership, faculty, and university advancement teams. This role requires a dynamic and relationship?focused professional with a deep appreciation for the arts and sciences and a proven track record in development strategy and donor engagement.

We are passionate about Texas A&M University. We believe that Texas A&M has a unique ability to positively impact and transform lives, the state, the nation and the world.

What Youll Do

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with college/unit priorities.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, cultivating relationships that lead to impactful philanthropic support.
• Solicit gifts at the major and principal gift levels, advancing the mission of Texas A&M and the college/unit.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to identify funding priorities and communicate them effectively to donors.
• Lead stewardship efforts to ensure donors feel valued and informed about the impact of their giving.
• Mentor and guide development staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Represent the Foundation and college/unit at events, meetings, and donor engagements to strengthen relationships and visibility.

What We Have to Offer

• Purpose: Our work creates opportunities for students, faculty, and research to thrive and make a global impact.
• Competitive total compensation package with performance?based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and moreavailable at no cost to you.
• Retirement planning with a 17% contribution toward your retirement.

What We Require

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of fundraising experience, including major gift solicitation.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship?building skills.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the Texas A&M Foundation.

Wed Love to Find Someone With

• Masters degree.
• 7+ years of progressive development experience.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or comparable certification.
• Experience in nonprofit or higher education sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing principal gifts and managing high?level donor relationships.

We Expect Our Team Members to

• 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.

To apply for this position, please apply online here.

For questions or assistance, contact ...@txamfoundation.com.