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Senior Director of Development for the Red Steagall Institute
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Position Number: 5642106
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Senior Director of Development for the Red Steagall Institute
Lubbock
38845BR
National Ranching Heritage Center

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. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.

Major/Essential Functions

Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with potential donors to the Red Steagall Institute for Traditional Western Arts whose philanthropic interests align with the National Ranching Heritage Center's and University's strategic vision.
Collaborate closely with the NRHC team and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives that align with the campaign's goals.
Cultivate and steward relationships with high-level donors, ensuring ongoing engagement and investment in the RSI and NRHC mission and capital campaign.
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including identifying, researching, and soliciting prospective major donors.
Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, member relations, events, and gift processing.
Oversee the planning and execution of donor events, meetings, and other activities designed to engage and recognize major gift donors.
Monitor and report on fundraising progress, regularly updating the Executive Director, campaign leadership, and the Ranching Heritage Association board of directors.
Proactively manage the RSI and NRHC fundraising budgets to ensure effective stewardship of those funds into impactful meetings, events, materials, presentations and travel.
Lead and manage all major gift fundraising efforts, with a focus on securing seven-figure and higher contributions to support the National Ranching Heritage Center and the capital campaign for the Red Steagall Institute.
Work with the NRHC team to create compelling fundraising materials and presentations that effectively communicate the vision and impact of the Red Steagall Institute and the NRHC at Texas Tech.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years development or sales experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field, or certification in fundraising (eg. CFRE).

Minimum Hire Rate
6354.42

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.