Senior Manager of Engagement and Philanthropy
Senior Manager of Engagement and Philanthropy at uaustin — Austin, TX, US
- Company: uaustin
- Location: Austin, TX, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-07-27
About this role
Job Summary
UATX seeks an entrepreneurial and relationship-driven Senior Manager of Engagement and Philanthropy to serve as the lead strategist for broad-base fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship. This role is responsible for building and growing a sustainable community of supporters through thoughtful acquisition, retention, stewardship, and donor upgrade strategies.
The Senior Manager serves as a key ambassador for UATX, representing the university with professionalism and enthusiasm through donor interactions, events, campus visits, and community engagement opportunities. In partnership with colleagues, this individual will create meaningful donor experiences that deepen affinity for UATX, strengthen long-term engagement, and cultivate future major gift prospects.
This position is ideal for an entrepreneurial fundraiser in pursuit of excellence who enjoys building systems, creating donor-centered experiences, and developing innovative approaches to philanthropy. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building a best-in-class fundraising program at the nation's newest university.
Responsibilities
Own acquisition, retention, and donor upgrade strategies for supporters giving up to $25,000 annually
Develop, manage, and execute annual giving campaigns across direct mail, digital fundraising, and other broad-base channels
Oversee donor stewardship initiatives, including acknowledgments, impact reporting, and donor recognition
Refine and manage the annual donor communications and stewardship calendar
Lead strategy for donor engagement opportunities, including campus tours, regional gatherings, and other cultivation experiences
Design segmented donor journeys that deepen engagement, increase retention, and strengthen philanthropic support
Identify emerging major gift prospects for referral to frontline fundraisers
Leverage HubSpot to track donor engagement, campaign performance, stewardship activity, and fundraising outcomes
Serve as the primary owner of broad-base fundraising performance and donor engagement outcomes
KPIs: 100% of gift acknowledgments deployed within 48 hours, impact reports and annual report delivered on schedule, donor retention, upgrade, and acquisition goals achieved, four broad-base fundraising campaigns deployed annually, year-over-year growth in broad-base donor participation and revenue
Qualifications
Strong understanding of annual giving, donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising communications
Demonstrated ability to build and execute successful donor acquisition and retention strategies
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to build new programs and test innovative approaches
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment
Demonstrates discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism in handling sensitive donor and institutional information
Passion for higher education and the mission of UATX
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