Director of Development, College of Nursing & Health Innovation - The University of Texas at Arlington

• Build and expand a major gift portfolio, developing meaningful relationships with individual donors and healthcare partners.
• Support philanthropic opportunities tied to UTA's new SMART Hospital, including space naming and corporate partnerships.
• Join University Advancement during a period of growth and investment in its fundraising infrastructure.
• Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, and healthcare executives to advance strategic priorities.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, with donor engagement primarily throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area and relocation assistance available.

Another Source's client, The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), is recruiting a Director of Development for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation to join their team in Arlington, Texas. This is an opportunity to build and expand a major gift portfolio, cultivate meaningful donor relationships throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and develop new philanthropic partnerships that support students, faculty, research, and healthcare innovation. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and relocation assistance.

Learn more about The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and the position they are recruiting for:  

As the largest university in North Texas and second largest in The University of Texas System, UTA is located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, challenging our students to engage with the world around them in ways that make a measurable impact. 

UTA's College of Nursing and Health Innovation plays a significant role in addressing the state's healthcare workforce needs, graduating approximately 50% of the nurses in Texas. Through innovative academic programs, hands-on learning experiences, and impactful research, the College is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals, advancing healthcare innovation, and improving health outcomes across Texas and beyond.

For a development professional passionate about higher education, healthcare, and philanthropy, UTA offers the opportunity to connect donors with initiatives that directly support student success, faculty research, healthcare innovation, and the future of patient care. This is an opportunity to help advance a mission with meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities.

Learn more about:

• The University of Texas at Arlington: https://www.uta.edu/about

• University Advancement at UTA: https://www.uta.edu/administration/development

• College of Nursing and Health Innovation: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi

What you will be doing:

The Director of Development for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation is a highly visible fundraising opportunity for a relationship-driven professional who enjoys connecting donor passions with institutional priorities.

Working closely with the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and reporting to the Executive Director of Academic Unit Development, you will help shape and advance the College's philanthropic priorities while building meaningful relationships with alumni, individuals, corporations, and foundations.

You'll manage a portfolio of approximately 80–100 prospective and current donors with a combined fundraising capacity of approximately $30 million, creating opportunities to secure transformational gifts that support the College's mission.

This role combines the autonomy of managing your own major gift portfolio with the opportunity to collaborate closely with academic leadership and a broader University Advancement team. You'll be positioned to influence fundraising strategy, engage key stakeholders, and help translate the College's vision into philanthropic support.

How you will spend your time

Major Gift Fundraising & Donor Engagement (40%)

• Manage and strategically advance a portfolio of 80–100 prospective and current donors with approximately $30 million in combined fundraising capacity.

• Build authentic, long-term relationships with alumni, individual donors, corporate partners, and foundation representatives.

• Develop and execute thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that lead to meaningful major gifts.

• Partner with the Dean to identify funding priorities and connect donor interests with opportunities across the College.

• Engage donors through personal outreach, in-person visits, and strategic relationship-building activities.

Strategic Partnership with College Leadership (20%)

• Serve as a trusted fundraising partner to the Dean and College leadership.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic leaders to identify compelling philanthropic opportunities.

• Help develop and implement fundraising strategies that advance the College's academic, research, and student success priorities.

• Participate in strategic engagement activities that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.

University Advancement Collaboration (20%)

• Work closely with the Executive Director of Academic Unit Development to advance fundraising initiatives and special projects.

• Collaborate with colleagues across University Advancement to coordinate donor engagement and maximize philanthropic opportunities.

• Contribute to a collaborative, results-oriented advancement culture focused on long-term relationships and measurable fundraising success.

Volunteer & Advisory Board Engagement (15%)

• Support the engagement and management of College volunteers, advisory boards, and committees.

• Help cultivate meaningful volunteer leadership opportunities that deepen connections to the College.

• Partner with volunteer leaders to strengthen philanthropic relationships and expand the College's network of supporters.

Additional Contributions (5%)

• Support special initiatives and other responsibilities that advance the College's fundraising priorities and the broader mission of UTA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of experience in major gift fundraising with a demonstrated record of securing major gifts, or related and transferable experience from corporate, community, or philanthropic organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

• Strong relationship-management skills with the ability to engage donors, academic leaders, volunteers, and colleagues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate the value and impact of higher education to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to manage complex relationships, collaborate across teams, and follow through on commitments.

• Experience working toward measurable fundraising objectives, including donor activity and dollars raised.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• High degree of professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to the University's mission and values.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

• Ability to travel extensively for donor meetings and participate in occasional evening and weekend events.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than seven years of major gift fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing gifts at the six-figure level or higher.

• Previous fundraising experience in higher education, particularly within nursing, health sciences, or another academic unit.

• Experience supporting or participating in comprehensive or capital campaigns.

• Familiarity with planned giving strategies and gift planning instruments.

• Experience engaging and managing volunteers, advisory boards, or philanthropic committees.

• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT or similar advancement and donor management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, alumni, and constituents from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

What’s in it for you:

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with no set number of required onsite days. The Director will have the professional flexibility to manage their schedule while maintaining an on-campus presence as needed to support donor engagement, collaboration, and College priorities.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates interested in moving to the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

The University of Texas at Arlington offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, supporting health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Learn more about UTA's benefits: https://www.uta.edu/hr/utabenefits

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. 

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