Major/Essential Functions
- With assistance from Foundation Counsel for TTFI, develop and oversee a comprehensive development program focused on planned giving for meeting the System’s primary funding needs on an annual and long-term basis.
- Work collaboratively with development colleagues throughout the System and Institutional Advancement to promote planned giving at alumni and special events to improve donor relations.
- Manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects for the System focusing on building relationships by making face-to-face visits with donors and prospects as appropriate, presenting proposals, and soliciting major gifts.
- Enter contact reports after each visit to ensure donor records are kept up to date.
- Engage in effective interpersonal relationships; work cooperatively with the Texas Tech Institutional Advancement team and college staff throughout the System as appropriate.
- Conduct gift planning presentations for internal and external groups.
- Work directly with component institution Vice Presidents and development staff on complex asset gift structures, matters relating to affiliated nonprofit organizations, and other matters/issues related or relevant to advancement.
- Coordinate acquisition, management and disposition of all real estate gifts, including legal review of real estate documents and transactions, and review of due diligence summaries to assess potential risks and liabilities.
- Manage Legal, Planned Giving and Chancellor's Council staff.
- Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System:
People First
Integrity
Community
Resilience
Exemplary Service
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
8-5 M-F
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience in university development/fundraising.
Department
TTUS Institutional Advancement
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.
Job Family
Institutional Development & Advancement
Job Sub Family
Fundraising & Development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven track record of fundraising. A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including annual giving, planned giving, campaign management, and strategic planning. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills. Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision. Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
Annualized Pay Range
$44,500 - $57,900 - $71,200