Assistant Director Of Development, Benefactor And Alumni Relations, Dell Medical School
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX, US
Base: $62,094 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Benefactor stewardship and engagement strategy
Impact reporting and donor communications
Gift acknowledgment process management
The Assistant Director supports strategic fundraising by leading benefactor stewardship, alumni relations, and volunteer engagement initiatives
Job Summary
The Assistant Director supports strategic fundraising by leading benefactor stewardship, alumni relations, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
This role is responsible for designing personalized stewardship experiences and managing the gift acknowledgment process including customized letters and milestone touchpoints.
The position requires maintaining accurate benefactor data, ensuring compliance with gift agreements, and collaborating across development, finance, and academic departments.
Matching Summary
The Assistant Director supports strategic fundraising by leading benefactor stewardship, alumni relations, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
Salary
Base: $62,094 + depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Benefactor stewardship and engagement strategy
Impact reporting and donor communications
Gift acknowledgment process management
Data integrity and benefactor intent alignment
Cross-functional collaboration with finance
Alumni relations and student engagement support
Nice-to-have
Strategic storytelling for benefactor impact
Personalized high-impact donor experiences
Project management for recognition events
Inventory tracking of nameable assets
Anticipating internal partner needs
Mission-aligned authentic narratives
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field
Minimum of 3 years in benefactor relations, alumni engagement, volunteer coordination, or fundraising
Criminal history background check required for finalists