Director, Development
Director, Development
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$ 87157 - 108946
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Job Description
Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at12:00 A.M.on the closing date e.g. at midnight on the day before the closing date.
Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. AR 4.0300.01
Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access through traditional and distance learning modes to higher education and workforce training including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the colleges mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students low-income students and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Director DevelopmentJob Description Summary:
The Director of Development supports the long-term success of the Austin Community College Foundation by cultivating and stewarding meaningful donor relationships. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development Leadership Giving this position manages a personal portfolio of prospects and donors while guiding strategic fundraising initiatives that align with the Colleges mission and philanthropic priorities. The Director collaborates closely with Advancement staff faculty and Foundation Board members to drive donor engagement campaign growth and a culture of philanthropy.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 Colleges 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 prospectsreferring 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 Colleges 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. Raisers 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 Raisers Edge (Blackbaud) or a comparable CRM system.
Required Education
Bachelors degree.
Preferred Education
Masters 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
$87157 - $108946
Number of Openings:
1Job Posting Close Date:
September 1 2025Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education employees are required to report violations under Title IX and under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified trained and provided resources for reporting.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add change amend or delete portions of this job description at any time with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested directed or addition reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
