Director of Philanthropy (Austin)
About The Position
This role is responsible for leading the regional philanthropy strategy and growth in Austin. The Director will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Texas Children's philanthropic vision, organizational priorities, and long-term growth objectives. This includes partnering with executive leadership, physicians, and clinical leaders to integrate philanthropy into regional clinical expansion, patient care, research, and community engagement. The position involves identifying emerging philanthropic opportunities, establishing fundraising priorities, and implementing strategies to expand donor engagement and investment in the Austin market. Collaboration with system-wide Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, and operational leaders is crucial for a coordinated approach to fundraising and donor stewardship.
Requirements
- 7 + years of fundraising experience
- 5 + years of leadership experience managing fundraisers
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Austin region that aligns with Texas Children's philanthropic vision, organizational priorities, and long-term growth objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership, physicians, and clinical leaders to integrate philanthropy into regional clinical expansion, patient care, research, and community engagement initiatives.
- Identify emerging philanthropic opportunities, establish fundraising priorities, and implement strategies that expand donor engagement and philanthropic investment throughout the Austin market.
- Collaborate with system-wide Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, and operational leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to fundraising and donor stewardship.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with physicians, executive leaders, donors, volunteers, community organizations, and civic leaders to advance fundraising priorities and strengthen Texas Children's philanthropic presence in Central Texas.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to physician and clinical leadership, fostering a culture of philanthropy and equipping stakeholders to engage effectively in donor cultivation and solicitation.
- Lead volunteer engagement efforts and partner with regional volunteer leadership to expand community awareness and philanthropic support.
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing fundraising team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
- Establish clear performance expectations, monitor fundraising outcomes, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize team performance and fundraising effectiveness.
- Promote operational excellence through efficient fundraising practices, resource stewardship, and continuous process improvement.
- Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors while leading strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational philanthropic investments.
- Partner closely with physicians, executive leaders, and volunteers to develop compelling donor engagement strategies and secure significant philanthropic support.
- Achieve annual fundraising goals through strategic pipeline development, portfolio management, and disciplined prospect strategy.
- Ensure accurate documentation of donor engagement, gift activity, and prospect management within CRM systems to support effective fundraising operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
