Director of Development, Division of Health Sciences

About the role

Tarleton State University seeks a Director of Development to lead major and principal gift fundraising for the Division of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, the role supports the university’s mission of teaching, research, and service across multiple campuses and online.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gifts to advance health sciences initiatives.
• Design and implement annual giving, donor stewardship, and fundraising programs in collaboration with institutional advancement and division leadership.
• Coordinate major institutional events, especially those organized by the Office of the President, and represent the university at external donor events.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects, creating proposals and digital correspondence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of prospect strategies, pledges, and fund agreements, ensuring compliance with gift administration policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least five years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, manage multiple assignments, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse institutional partners and to travel for donor meetings and events.

Required skills

• Knowledge of fundraising, public relations, marketing, and sales principles.
• Proficiency with database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.