Development Director - Donor Strategy & Growth

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX seeks a fundraising professional to lead leadership giving programs and grow donor engagement. You will manage a donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and coordinate campaigns to drive revenue for a not-for-profit health system.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and proven fundraising experience; this is an in-person role with a focus on service, growth, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading annual giving programs and donor pipelines.
• Ability to cultivate and steward relationships with donors.
• Proven track record fundraising $250k+ annually preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and execution for leadership giving groups, driving annual revenue growth through membership contributions, sponsorships, and targeted development initiatives.
• Build and strengthen donor relationships through personalized outreach, stewardship, and engagement efforts that increase philanthropic support and long-term retention.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors, managing a portfolio of annual and mid-level contributors to expand the fundraising pipeline.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns from planning through execution, ensuring timely donor communications, gift acknowledgment, and measurable campaign performance outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and volunteer leaders to align fundraising priorities, analyze campaign results, and implement strategies that improve donor engagement and revenue performance.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Relationship management

Campaign planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ascension in Austin, TX seeks a fundraising professional to lead leadership giving programs and grow donor engagement. You will manage a donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and coordinate campaigns to drive revenue for a not-for-profit health system.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and proven fundraising experience; this is an in-person role with a focus on service, growth, and community impact.