Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a Mid-Level Gifts Officer. This full-time position serves as a personal ambassador of Texas Lutheran University. Responsibility is to both the university and the donor. Primary responsibility is to identify, cultivate, solicit and provide stewardship to mid-level (as defined by the department) annual donors for gifts to Texas Lutheran University through personal and event contacts. The specific objective is to strategically move mid-level donors to higher levels of giving in order to further support the academic quality of the university.

Position requirements include:

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• At least two years of experience in progressive and proven fundraising experience or related experience in development, sales, or public relations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to listen well
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to plan and schedule own work
• Ability to facilitate meetings and groups
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Public speaking ability
• High degree of judgment is required to deal with complex factors
• Creativity
• Ability to make decisions based on conclusions for which there is little precedent
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Membership in ALDE, AFP, or CASE is required
• Travel extensively with a goal of visiting a predetermined number of donors and prospects each month
• Broaden philanthropic constituency through fund-raising best practices
• Be a self-motivated team member while exerting resourceful and creative initiatives to ensure successful solicitation and stewardship
• Represent the university at events and constituent gatherings as appropriate
• Understanding of and appreciation for a church-related university

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu. Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

E-mail: [email protected]

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution that has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to diversity.