Strategic Stewardship Director: Donor Relations & Impact

Phase2 Technology

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship to provide strategic leadership for stewardship programs advancing university priorities and strengthening donor relationships. You will oversee donor recognition, impact reporting, and campus partnerships to support fundraising success and a donor-centered experience across Texas Development.

The role leads stewardship strategy, team performance, and campus collaborations to align with university

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of donor engagement, volunteer management, or advancement events experience.
Experience designing engagement strategies for boards, councils, or giving societies.
Experience managing complex event portfolios across multiple locations (campus, regional, international).
Strong project management and cross-functional partnership skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

Establish long-range plans and performance measures for Donor Relations.
Lead stewardship, recognition and impact reporting initiatives.
Represent Donor Relations in governance and cross-functional partnerships.
Provide strategic oversight for programmatic stewardship initiatives and donor reporting.
Mentor Stewardship team leaders and staff.
Develop dashboards and KPIs to support accountability and continuous improvement.