Development Officer II

Job Title

Development Officer II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

South Texas Institute For The Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

PURPOSE

To identify, cultivate, and solicit financial support for the Art Museum of South Texas and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi by developing and maintaining relationships with prospects and donors.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1:  Fundraising & Development Strategy

Percent Effort: 50%

• Plan, coordinate, and implement development activities for the Art Museum of South Texas.

• Lead solicitation of annual fundraising, foundation, individual, business, and corporate gifts.

• Write and submit grant proposals aligned with institutional priorities.

Functional Area 2: Donor & Prospect Cultivation

Percent Effort: 30%

• Cultivate donors and prospects through targeted communication, stewardship, and cultivation strategies.

• Maintain records and generate reports using donor software (preferably Altru/Blackbaud).

• Manage donor correspondence and engagement efforts.

Functional Area 3: Internal Collaboration and Program Coordination

Percent Effort: 20%

• Collaborate with the Museum Director, board leadership, and staff to coordinate annual development goals.

• Support and guide board members and volunteers in their fundraising roles.

• Work with internal teams to align fundraising with exhibitions, programs, and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Two (2) years of related experience

• Additional experience/education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement:

  • Associate’s degree and four (4) years of related experience.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Experience cultivating and managing donor relationships

• Proficiency in managing records, generating reports, and using donor software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree

• Five (5) years of experience in development or fundraising

• Experience with donor software, preferably Altru/Blackbaud

• Experience working in a museum setting

SALARY: Up to $58,850/annually, approximately

• Up to $4,904.17/monthly

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.