Hospitality-Focused Major Gifts Manager

Huston--tillotson-Universit; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Huston-Tillotson University seeks a Major Gifts Manager to cultivate and steward major donors, manage facility-related initiatives, and coordinate donor experiences with an emphasis on hospitality. You will prepare reports, proposals, and communications, and work with university stakeholders on campus development opportunities.

The role requires 3–5 years in fundraising or project management, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in fundraising, project management, commercial development, or related fields.
• Experience with donor database systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate donor engagement opportunities, including site visits, tours, and recognition events with a focus on hospitality and relationship building.
• Prepare and deliver timely acknowledgments, reports, and communications to major gift donors.
• Provide project management oversight for donor-related facility initiatives and campus development opportunities.
• Collaborate with University stakeholders on projects involving commercial facilities, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and institutional needs.
• Draft and prepare high-quality reports, proposals, and presentation materials for donors, leadership, and board members.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in donor management systems.
• Deliver regular progress updates on goals, outcomes, and donor activity.

Skills

Project management

Facilities development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Hospitality orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Donor database systems

Job description

Huston-Tillotson University seeks a Major Gifts Manager to cultivate and steward major donors, manage facility-related initiatives, and coordinate donor experiences with an emphasis on hospitality. You will prepare reports, proposals, and communications, and work with university stakeholders on campus development opportunities.

The role requires 3–5 years in fundraising or project management, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while building