Director of Regional Development (Central U.S. Region – Remote, TX)

VISION: Transform the university through the power of generosity. MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University. DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The Regional Development team contributes to the mission by strengthening and cultivating philanthropic support and alumni engagement in key geographic areas, expanding the donor base, enhancing visibility, and driving local impact through tailored outreach and strategic fundraising. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy, the individual in this position will solicit private support from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations for Oklahoma State University, and will coordinate these initiatives with other OSU Foundation fundraising activities. The Director of Regional Development supports the core business of securing and stewarding private gifts for OSU by expanding major and planned gift work throughout the organization. This position will focus on the central region of the United States (the primary focus will be Texas/Southwest/Central). KEY AREAS OF FOCUS: Major Gift Fundraising (70%) Responsible for independently performing identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects with an emphasis on prospects capable of giving in the $50,000+ range. Regional Officers will have assigned territories to manage and will meet with identified prospects from any college, any area of interest, on behalf of