Development Relations Coordinator

What we want 

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Development Relations Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a difference and driving philanthropic success? The Development Relations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the Mays Development Office. You'll be at the heart of our operations, enhancing the effectiveness of our development team and collaborating with key divisions within Mays Business School (Business Services, Events & Donor Relations).

As a vital connector, you'll triage incoming development inquiries, facilitate meaningful donor relations and stewardship, and manage impactful communication efforts. Your work will inspire engagement and foster a culture of philanthropy, making a lasting impact on our community.

What you need to know 

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials

Note: This position may occasionally require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• 4 years of relevant experience overseeing business operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in collaborating with leadership and high-profile individuals

Responsibilities

Liaison & Donor Stewardship:

• Act as a liaison between the Dean's Office, Mays development office, and Texas A&M Foundation to implement stewardship strategies, manage donor-related information, and oversee gift agreements, acknowledgments, and recognition processes

• Manage donor stewardship efforts, including maintaining a portfolio of principal-level donors, coordinating recognition events, and recommending personalized items for donors and prospects

• Collaborate with the development team and college leadership on donor outreach strategies, customized endowment reports, impactful campus experiences, and special initiatives to enhance development operations

Fundraising & Event Coordination:

• Collaborate and coordinate with the Mays event planning team on college-based fundraising activities and coordinate membership activities/events for Mays and other donor groups

• Develop and coordinate event needs, including agendas, presentation topics, speaker lists, and special activities for donor/former student events

• Work with college staff to handle event logistics specific to donor events

• Coordinate development event calendars and coordinate Development Councils and Volunteer Boards with planning team

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Use the Foundation's CRM software for entry and documentation of development and stewardship activities

• Share knowledge, identify process improvements, and contribute to team effectiveness

• Produce bi-weekly donor thank-you letter templates and assist with donor-related communications (e.g., program booklets, brochures, flyers)

• Chair or serve on various college, university, and Texas A&M Foundation development committees

• Manage student workers for the Development Office

Collaboration & Process Facilitation:

• Work closely with the college business office to manage donor accounts, provide updates on scholarships, professorships, and chairs, reconcile agreements, and maximize resource allocations

• Facilitate processes with Mays development officers to create effective funding proposals, communications, and partnerships with planned giving, corporate, and foundation entities

• Collaborate with internal departments and utilize Foundation resources to enhance purposeful fundraising efforts

Who we are 

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve. 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.