Director of Development - Corporate Relations

*This is a Texas-based remote role, with preferred locations in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin metropolitan areas. Candidates must reside in Texas and be able to travel for university and partner engagements as needed. * 

The Director of Development for the Office of Corporate Relations serves as a strategic leader in advancing the Texas A&M Foundation’s corporate engagement and philanthropic goals, with a primary focus on supporting the College of Engineering’s corporate development initiatives. This position is located remotely within the state of Texas, offering flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with campus and Foundation partners. The role is responsible for designing and executing comprehensive fundraising and partnership strategies that align with the college’s priorities, research objectives, and collaborative opportunities across Texas A&M University. The Director of Development will cultivate and steward relationships with corporate partners, donors, and stakeholders to secure major gifts, sponsorships, and strategic investments. This role works closely with Foundation leadership, College of Engineering administrators, and advancement teams to strengthen corporate partnerships that drive innovation and impact. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, relationship-focused professional with a deep understanding of corporate philanthropy and a proven track record in development strategy and partner engagement. 

We are passionate about Texas A&M University. We believe Texas A&M has a unique ability to positively impact and transform lives, the state, the nation, and the world. At the Texas A&M Foundation, we strive to be the most trusted philanthropic organization for our university, our donors, and our team. Are you ready to make a difference and connect passions with purpose? 

What you’ll do… 

As the Director of Development - Corporate, you will serve as an ambassador of the Texas A&M Foundation and Texas A&M University, uniting donor generosity with the university’s vision to shape a better future. In this leadership role, you will: 

• Develop and implement strategic corporate engagement and fundraising plans aligned with the Foundation's priorities and the College of Engineering's mission.

• Solicit gifts, sponsorships, and investments at major and principal levels to advance Texas A&M and the Foundation’s corporate relations objectives. 

• Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership and corporate stakeholders to identify partnership opportunities and communicate them effectively. 

• Lead stewardship efforts to ensure corporate partners feel valued and informed about the impact of their engagement and giving. 

• Mentor and guide development staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in corporate engagement. 

• Represent the Foundation and the Office of Corporate Relations at events, meetings, and partner engagements to strengthen relationships and visibility. 

• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, cultivating relationships that lead to impactful philanthropic and strategic support for engineering programs and initiatives. 

What we have to offer… 

Purpose: Our work creates opportunities for students, faculty, and research to thrive and make a global impact. 

Competitive total compensation package with performance-based incentives. 

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and more available at no cost to you. 

Retirement planning with a 17% contribution toward your retirement. 

What we require… 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Minimum of 3+ years of fundraising experience, including major gift solicitation. 

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. 

• Commitment to the mission and vision of the Texas A&M Foundation.

We’d love to find someone with… 

• Master’s degree. 

• 5+ years of progressive development experience. 

• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or comparable certification. 

• Experience in nonprofit or higher education sectors. 

• Demonstrated success in securing principal gifts and managing high-level donor relationships. 

We expect our team members to… 

• Demonstrate the attributes and behaviors of a Passionate Professional Dedicated to Purposeful Philanthropy. 

• Embody the Aggie Core Values and the Foundation Beliefs. 

• Contribute to team effectiveness through knowledge-sharing and proactively identifying process improvements. 

• Participate in the establishment and attainment of personal, departmental, divisional, and organizational goals and objectives in support of the mission, vision, and goals of the Foundation. 

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