Senior Executive Director of Development for Principal Gift Strategy Remote (anywhere in United States)

The Company is seeking a Senior Executive Director of Development for Principal Gift Strategy to lead fundraising strategy and performance for principal gifts. The role develops fundraising targets, tracks progress, manages proposal forecasts, and translates institutional goals into expectations for senior fundraising teams. Responsibilities include leading pipeline reviews, coaching gift officers, identifying donor and portfolio opportunities, coordinating donor strategies, and addressing risks or resource needs. The successful candidate will manage senior fundraising leaders, support specialized training, contribute to metrics development, and maintain a small personal donor portfolio to model fundraising expectations. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3–5 years of successful management experience with major or principal gift fundraisers or programs. They should also bring 6–8 years of experience closing gifts of $1 million or more year over year, with demonstrated skill in full-cycle donor strategy and engaging high-capacity prospects. Strong communication, project management, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, adaptability, discretion, and the ability to collaborate and drive results are required. Experience with a fundraising CRM is expected; 10 or more years in fundraising, management, or program management and experience in a complex academic environment are preferred.

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UT Health Austin