Executive Director: Major & Principal Gifts

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university of texas at austinAustin (TX)

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The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, seeks an Executive Director of Development for Major and Principal Gifts to lead a comprehensive philanthropy program supporting UT Dell Medicine. The role directly manages a 60–80‑member principal/major gifts portfolio and targets $10M–$15M in annual funding from donors and grateful patients. Reporting to the Senior AVP/CDO, you will collaborate with executives, communications, and finance, drive KPIs, recruit and mentor staff, and shape donor

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