Job Details

Director of Resource Development

Position Number: 7183360
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Director of Resource Development

Job Identification: 20408
Posting Date: 05/22/2026, 07:44 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1500 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level:

Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

The Director of Resource Development serves in the Division of Athletics. The position will report to the Executive Director of the Bear Foundation for Baylor Athletics and serve as a gift officer with a primarily focus on leadership annual gifts.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Relationship building.
Communication
Portfolio management.
Donor discovery, qualification, and solicitation strategies.
Annual fund operations.
Premium seating.
Microsoft excel, Paciolan ticket systems, and salesforce experience preferred.
Quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to excel in a team setting.

The Bear Foundation is the primary fundraising organization for Baylor Athletics and supports 500 plus student-athletes across all 19 intercollegiate sports. Our mission is to provide scholarship funds for Baylor's student-athletes and to support and promote the interest and welfare of Baylor Athletics.

The generosity of our Bear Foundation members helps offset the high cost of scholarships for Baylor student-athletes, along with many other costs associated with running an elite athletic program. From academics and athletic performance to spiritual growth and community involvement, your giving helps us in our mission of Preparing Champions for Life.

The department's ability to carry out the vision of Preparing Champions for Life hinges on a collective commitment to live by One Standard - to faithfully steward the authentic pursuit of competitive excellence through Christ. In upholding this standard, the department has committed to be in One Accord on six scripturally based operating principles and 18 associated core values.

What Will You Do

Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors ($10,000+) with a goal to increase current donors and/or secure new donors
Complete metrics centered around monthly visits, dollars and donors secured
Manage the courtesy car program by working with car dealerships, coaches and staff and managing the daily operations
Serve as the fundraising officer for multiple sport-specific excellence funds by working with coaches and staff to establish and execute an annual fundraising plan for each assigned sport
Collaborate with other gift officers in the management, allocation and sales of premium ticket areas for football, men's basketball and women's basketball
Serve as a gameday contact for a designated premium area of McLane Stadium
Assist with fundraising operations as needed

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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