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UT Southwestern's Williams P. Clements Jr. University Hospital is ranked #1 in Texas and Top 20 in the United States. North Texas continues to rank as a top destination for corporate relocations and general population growth. To ensure UT Southwestern is a top philanthropic priority for individuals and families moving to our community and national funders throughout the U.S., UT Southwestern's Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) seeks to add an experienced fundraiser to lead its development efforts with Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR).
The Corporate Foundation Relations Director will report to the Senior Director of Philanthropic Strategy and will focus on leading the CFR team and managing an active gift portfolio of corporate and foundation donors. The Director will have experience securing major gifts ($50K+) and principal gifts ($1M+) from corporate and foundation donors and will possess high emotional intelligence and the maturity to engage leading philanthropists, and faculty leaders. The Director will also manage a cross-functional teams of CFR professionals, focused on securing philanthropic funds in support of UT Southwestern's mission. Possessing excellent leadership qualities, including integrity, confidence, and humility, this individual should embrace collaboration, thrive in a team-first environment, and possess a deep passion for advancing the work and mission of UT Southwestern.
Required Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 10 years of fundraising or related sales/client facing experience. Preferred Skills Education Master's degree Experience Higher education philanthropy experience and strong writing skills.
Primarily tasked with leading a team of experienced CFR professionals, building a donor pipeline, and making successful solicitations with donors capable of making major gift contributions. Works closely with DAR Leadership and UTSW faculty to develop and implement solicitation strategies for corporate and foundation donors. In collaboration with the Senior Director of Philanthropic Strategy and the CFR team, the CFR Director is responsible for executing fundraising strategies across all research, clinical, and academic departments at UTSW. Collaborates with UTSW departmental faculty, and DAR colleagues to help identify and design transformative projects worthy of significant philanthropic investment. Performs related duties as required and other duties as assigned.
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.