University of Austin (UATX) · 12 hours ago
Deputy Chief Development Officer
Austin, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expUATX is seeking a Deputy Chief Development Officer who will serve as a senior executive leader responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Office of Development. This role involves managing staff, overseeing fundraising operations, and ensuring operational excellence across core functions.
EducationNon ProfitUniversities
Responsibilities
Serve as the senior operational leader of Development, accountable for execution, cadence, systems, performance management, and staff development
Manage and mentor the Austin-based Office of Development, oversees regional fundraisers and operational team members, drive clarity of roles, priorities, and follow-through
Lead the team’s operational rhythm, including weekly planning, goal tracking, reporting, and internal accountability
Coordinate cross-functionally as the on-the-ground senior liaison to colleagues in Communications, Events, Finance, and other campus partners to ensure smooth execution and alignment
Ensure operational excellence across core functions, including CRM optimization, data integrity, portfolio administration, reporting, donor/event logistics, and prospect movement tracking
Institutionalize stronger analytics and performance dashboards to enable visibility into activity, pipeline health, and team productivity
Support donor engagement execution, including event cultivation logistics and market-specific follow-up, ensuring the team effectively captures and advances opportunities
Lead the continued professionalization of Development workflows, building clear processes, templates, documentation, and consistent standards
Organize and run team retreats and in-person convenings, strengthening culture, training, and operational alignment across a remote/hybrid team
Organization Leadership; supports the Interim Chief of Development by attending weekly leadership meetings and quarterly board meetings
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in nonprofit development or fundraising, with demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts; or in sales, business development, strategic partnership, investor relations, or equivalent experience
A strong track record of motivating and managing gift officers and fund raisers
Experience overseeing CRM systems or Donor Databases to maximize efficiency across a team and maintain good records
Proven ability to develop and execute sophisticated fundraising strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage complex, shifting priorities and adapt strategy in response to new opportunities
High degree of initiative, discretion, and conscientiousness
Deep appreciation for UATX's mission and an entrepreneurial, institution-building mindset
Company
University of Austin (UATX)
A university dedicated to the fearless pursuit of truth.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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