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Senior Director of Development for the Red Steagall Institute

Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Full-time

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.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.

Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.

As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the Hub City because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.

With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.

Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

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