Donor Communications Architect

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Transformational Gifts Writer, Development at Dell Medical School. This role provides strategic donor communications, leading external content and internal narratives to support fundraising priorities and campaigns.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development Communications, the writer partners with faculty and marketing teams to craft cases for support, proposals, and digital content, ensuring brand alignment and compelling donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field with at least 5 years of fundraising/marketing experience.
• Experience developing donor-focused communications strategy for large institutions.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear donor narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develops donor-focused communications strategy.
• Leads creation of cases for support, proposals, and donor-facing content.
• Translates academic/health priorities into compelling storytelling for donors.
• Acts as lead writer for external content and internal communications.
• Collaborates with faculty, institutional communications, and marketing teams.
• Ensures brand standards and donor engagement goals are met.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Strategic communications

Editorial standards

Storytelling

Project management

Data analysis

CRM tools

Campaign development

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Transformational Gifts Writer, Development at Dell Medical School. This role provides strategic donor communications, leading external content and internal narratives to support fundraising priorities and campaigns.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development Communications, the writer partners with faculty and marketing teams to craft cases for support, proposals, and digital content, ensuring brand alignment and compelling donor