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Development Associate - TTU
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Position Number: 3347117
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Development Associate - TTU
Lubbock
30048BR
Texas Tech Office of Advancement

Position Description
Qualify and cultivate current and prospective donors at the leadership annual giving level to identify donor interests and solicit meaningful gifts. Collaborate with Major Gift Officers to cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors while adhering to the prospect management system. Work is performed under moderate supervision with latitude for initiative.

Major/Essential Functions

Research and identify corporations and foundations whose program guidelines align with Texas Tech Universitys strategic priorities and work in collaboration with the Senior Director of CFR, school leadership and faculty to develop and submit proposals.
Submit and coordinate funding applications to corporate and foundation entities.
Disseminate requests for proposals (RFPs) to targeted colleges, departments and/or units and work collaboratively with the faculty to gather information needed for submission.
Draft and/or compile accurate and timely proposals, grant requests, correspondence, impact reports, stewardship reports and other documents to support best practices in corporate and foundation relations.
Adhere to and instill best practices to make effective use of the prospect management database, including entering contact reports after each visit to ensure donor records are kept up to date.
Represent the university at business and community meetings and events in a professional manner while adhering to TTU policies and procedures.
Meet goals for key metrics established each fiscal year on an annual plan that are reflective of the development professional matrix.
Work collaboratively with the TTU Office of Research & Innovation, colleges, faculty and staff across the university to acquire a broad and deep understanding of the universitys academic and research portfolio.
Collaborate with TTUS Institutional Advancement, the TTU Office of Advancement and colleagues across the university to focus on shared strategic goals.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.

Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication, time management, analytical thinking and research skills. Ability to work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Must have results-driven motivation and take initiative. Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Grant writing experience

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.