Development Communications Lead — Donor Storytelling & Campaigns

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,096 - 90,561; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Associate Director of Development Communications to provide strategic donor-focused communications that directly support fundraising priorities.

The role serves as a lead editor and writer for external content and high-level internal communications, collaborating with faculty and marketing to create compelling proposals, cases for support, and campaign materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in development-related roles.
• Experience in healthcare or higher education fundraising communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops donor-focused communications strategy aligned with fundraising priorities.
• Leads content creation for proposals, cases for support, and campaign materials.
• Translates complex academic and clinical priorities into donor-ready narratives.
• Acts as lead writer and strategist for externally facing content across the giving cycle.
• Ensures messaging aligns with brand standards and donor engagement goals.
• Collaborates with institutional partners across communications and marketing teams.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Strategic Mindset

Builds Effective Teams

Decision Quality

Organizational Savvy

Drives Results

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Associate Director of Development Communications to provide strategic donor-focused communications that directly support fundraising priorities.

The role serves as a lead editor and writer for external content and high-level internal communications, collaborating with faculty and marketing to create compelling proposals, cases for support, and campaign materials.