Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship – Liberal Arts

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts seeks a Liberal Arts Director of Development to lead donor engagement and stewardship strategies across alumni, parents, and friends. You will drive planning, relationship management, and programs that advance philanthropic support for the college.

You will manage a team, collaborate with college leadership and university partners, coordinate campaigns and events, and use data to measure impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of higher education fundraising experience.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organization, and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and manage day-to-day donor engagement and stewardship activities.
• Supervise staff focusing on donor communications, annual giving, campaigns, and stewardship plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources, guidance, and data-driven metrics for reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Discretion and integrity

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts seeks a Liberal Arts Director of Development to lead donor engagement and stewardship strategies across alumni, parents, and friends. You will drive planning, relationship management, and programs that advance philanthropic support for the college.

You will manage a team, collaborate with college leadership and university partners, coordinate campaigns and events, and use data to measure impact.