Hybrid Advancement Officer: Foundations & Congregations

Austin Seminary; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary seeks an Advancement Officer for Annual Giving, Foundation & Congregation Relations to manage a portfolio of up to 120 annual fund constituents and lead grant cycles with foundations and congregations.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, plus understanding of mainline Christianity and theological education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in grant writing or foundation relations.
• Experience with congregations and church mission committees strongly considered.
• Proficiency with donor database management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to 120 annual fund constituents and serve as point of contact.
• Build affinity through consistent communication, visits, and meetings, and steward gifts to the annual fund.
• Meet annual goals for portfolio contacts, solicitations, retention, and dollars raised.
• Identify donors with major or planned giving potential and refer to the Advancement Director for moves management.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting in the donor database.
• Research, identify, and qualify foundation prospects aligned with the Seminary's mission.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to gather program information for proposals/reports.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with congregations and presbyteries.
• Prepare and submit requests to congregations and mission committees; ensure timely acknowledgment and reporting.
• Partner with Alumni Relations to engage alumni pastors and congregations.
• Represent the Seminary at congregational visits and presbytery events.
• Plan and execute development events; contribute to annual appeals and donor recognition.
• Collaborate with Advancement Services to ensure accurate gift records.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Microsoft 365

Job description

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary seeks an Advancement Officer for Annual Giving, Foundation & Congregation Relations to manage a portfolio of up to 120 annual fund constituents and lead grant cycles with foundations and congregations.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, plus understanding of mainline Christianity and theological education.