Director, Development

Job Description :

Description of Duties and Tasks

Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned staff in alignment with College policies and employment laws; recommend hiring and termination decisions.

Actively cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100-150 annual and major gift donors and prospects to advance institutional priorities.

Support the design and execution of donor strategies aligned with the College’s academic programs, scholarships, and community initiatives.

Partner with faculty, staff, and Advancement leadership to develop compelling donor proposals, stewardship reports, and campaign communications.

Assist in identifying and qualifying prospects,referring potential major donors to the Senior Director of Development, Leadership Giving for further cultivation.

Collaborate with Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Marketing teams to deliver personalized and coordinated donor experiences.

Participate in the design and execution of donor recognition events, giving days, and campaign launches.

Ensure timely and accurate donor tracking, reporting, and call reports in the CRM system.

Monitor key performance indicators including donor visits, solicitations, gifts secured, and pipeline progress.

Represent ACC and the Foundation at community events, fundraisers, and donor meetings to cultivate relationships and enhance philanthropic visibility.

Contribute to the development of campaign materials, special initiatives, and fundraising proposals that support the College’s priorities.

Support evening and weekend events as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of Advancement and Foundation goals.

Knowledge

Fundraising strategies, relationship management, and donor stewardship principles.

Proposal development, event support, and constituent communications.

CRM systems, data analytics, and fundraising metrics.

Higher education or nonprofit advancement models.

Prospect research and donor pipeline development.

Skills

Leadership, coaching, and team development.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strategic relationship-building and donor engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.

Campaign planning, execution, and analysis.

Problem-solving, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Discretion in managing confidential information and donor relationships.

Technology Skills

Proficiency with fundraising and donor CRM platforms (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Familiarity with data reporting and digital engagement tools.

Required Work Experience

Three (3) years of professional experience in fundraising, development, or donor engagement.

Preferred Experience

Experience with major gifts, annual giving, or campaign development in higher education or a nonprofit environment.

Experience with Raiser’s Edge (Blackbaud) or a comparable CRM system.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education

Maste r’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field.

Special Requirements

Reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

Availability to attend evening and weekend events.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in office and community settings.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds.

Safety

Supervise the safe operation of the unit.

Facilitate safety training and inspections.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to eliminate identified hazards and foster a workplace safety culture.

Salary Range

87,157 - $108,946

Number of Openings :

Job Posting Close Date :

September 1, 2025