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Overview
The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the world’s top universities with programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin seeks to inspire progress and leadership through knowledge and creativity and invites you to join Texas Development, a dynamic fundraising program of about 500 team members across the Forty Acres. Job posting details: Senior Director of Annual Giving. This role is open to all applicants and is based on the UT Austin main campus. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), exempt under FLSA, with an immediate start date. Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS. Responsibilities
Execute a comprehensive Annual Giving Program including direct mail, email, texting, social media, crowdfunding, video, and other channels. Collaborate with the University Development team to support pipeline building and identify major gift prospects for referral and cultivation across campus. Manage a reporting system providing regular analysis of annual giving effectiveness (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual). Ensure timely, personalized donor acknowledgment and annual giving stewardship processes. Analyze data to develop insights and fundraising strategies; segment audiences for campaigns and engagement across channels. Monitor metrics to achieve annual giving goals (total giving, alumni participation, donor retention, by appeal/segment/channel). Maintain dashboards to track performance and inform solicitation strategy. Develop strategic partnerships across campus to identify and support annual giving opportunities. Coordinate with Marketing and Communications to align campaign calendars with overall communication strategy. Grow the donor pipeline and advance donor retention, moving first gifts toward leadership giving levels. Manage an annual giving budget to support strategic initiatives. Support strategies to grow President’s Associates giving program. Translate fundraising goals and donor insights into creative briefs; provide feedback on concepts. Collaborate with production/design teams to align timelines with strategy. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Deep knowledge of direct marketing channels. Strategic recommendations and adjustments grounded in data analytics and results. Strong people management skills. High integrity and servant leadership. Driven by mission and impact. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
At least three to five years of experience leading Annual Giving teams at a major university. Strategic, analytics-minded, data-driven; able to drive KPIs. Demonstrated lifelong learning (certifications or advanced degrees such as MBA) or equivalent. Compensation and Working Conditions
Salary Range: $130,000+ depending on qualifications. Standard office environment; some evenings and weekends may be required during peak periods and events. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Austin, TX-based position. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor) Letter of interest Important: Applicants not currently university employees must upload all required materials in the application questions. Current UT employees must apply via Workday and may need to update their Professional Profile before applying. Legal and Compliance
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been in their current role for six months may apply through University-Wide or Open Recruiting; promotional transfers may apply without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility: TRS or ORP options depending on hours and duration. Background Checks: Criminal history check required for finalists. Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, non-discriminatory in employment, education, and admissions. Pay Transparency: UT Austin complies with pay transparency requirements; certain disclosures are allowed in specific circumstances. Employment Eligibility Verification: I-9 completion required by the third day of employment. E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify for new hires; employer details provided in policy. Compliance: May be required to report under Title IX and Clery Act; information about the Campus Security Authority and annual security report available to applicants.
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The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the world’s top universities with programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin seeks to inspire progress and leadership through knowledge and creativity and invites you to join Texas Development, a dynamic fundraising program of about 500 team members across the Forty Acres. Job posting details: Senior Director of Annual Giving. This role is open to all applicants and is based on the UT Austin main campus. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), exempt under FLSA, with an immediate start date. Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS. Responsibilities
Execute a comprehensive Annual Giving Program including direct mail, email, texting, social media, crowdfunding, video, and other channels. Collaborate with the University Development team to support pipeline building and identify major gift prospects for referral and cultivation across campus. Manage a reporting system providing regular analysis of annual giving effectiveness (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual). Ensure timely, personalized donor acknowledgment and annual giving stewardship processes. Analyze data to develop insights and fundraising strategies; segment audiences for campaigns and engagement across channels. Monitor metrics to achieve annual giving goals (total giving, alumni participation, donor retention, by appeal/segment/channel). Maintain dashboards to track performance and inform solicitation strategy. Develop strategic partnerships across campus to identify and support annual giving opportunities. Coordinate with Marketing and Communications to align campaign calendars with overall communication strategy. Grow the donor pipeline and advance donor retention, moving first gifts toward leadership giving levels. Manage an annual giving budget to support strategic initiatives. Support strategies to grow President’s Associates giving program. Translate fundraising goals and donor insights into creative briefs; provide feedback on concepts. Collaborate with production/design teams to align timelines with strategy. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Deep knowledge of direct marketing channels. Strategic recommendations and adjustments grounded in data analytics and results. Strong people management skills. High integrity and servant leadership. Driven by mission and impact. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
At least three to five years of experience leading Annual Giving teams at a major university. Strategic, analytics-minded, data-driven; able to drive KPIs. Demonstrated lifelong learning (certifications or advanced degrees such as MBA) or equivalent. Compensation and Working Conditions
Salary Range: $130,000+ depending on qualifications. Standard office environment; some evenings and weekends may be required during peak periods and events. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Austin, TX-based position. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor) Letter of interest Important: Applicants not currently university employees must upload all required materials in the application questions. Current UT employees must apply via Workday and may need to update their Professional Profile before applying. Legal and Compliance
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been in their current role for six months may apply through University-Wide or Open Recruiting; promotional transfers may apply without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility: TRS or ORP options depending on hours and duration. Background Checks: Criminal history check required for finalists. Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, non-discriminatory in employment, education, and admissions. Pay Transparency: UT Austin complies with pay transparency requirements; certain disclosures are allowed in specific circumstances. Employment Eligibility Verification: I-9 completion required by the third day of employment. E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify for new hires; employer details provided in policy. Compliance: May be required to report under Title IX and Clery Act; information about the Campus Security Authority and annual security report available to applicants.
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