Director, Annual Giving and Fundraising Programs

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

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• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

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Job Posting Title:

Director, Annual Giving and Fundraising Programs

Job Description Summary:

The Director of Annual Giving and Fundraising Programs leads the strategy, development, and execution of annual giving efforts for the Austin Community College Foundation. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Services and Stewardship, this position oversees campaigns and donor engagement strategies that enhance philanthropic support from alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends. The Director plays a key role in cultivating a culture of philanthropy, strengthening donor acquisition and retention, and advancing the long-term financial sustainability of the College.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned staff in alignment with College policies and employment laws; recommend hiring and termination decisions.

• Design and lead a comprehensive annual giving strategy to grow contributions from individuals, foundations, and organizations.

• Plan and execute a range of annual campaigns, including direct mail, digital outreach, giving days, crowdfunding, and special events.

• Oversee segmentation, messaging, and stewardship strategies to improve donor retention, re-engagement, and giving level upgrades.

• In collaboration with the Development team, consistently cultivate and steward annual donors and prospects. Actively steward  a portfolio of 25-50 leadership-level annual donors.

• Partner with Advancement Services to ensure timely and personalized donor acknowledgment and stewardship processes.

• Collaborate with Development to support pipeline building and identify major gift prospects for referral and cultivation.

• Provide support to the Foundation Board, Advancement, and College leadership by developing donor proposals, talking points, and campaign materials.

• Coordinate with marketing, alumni relations, and campus departments to align fundraising communications with institutional goals.

• Analyze campaign outcomes and donor trends to evaluate performance, inform strategy, and recommend improvements.

• Maintain accurate donor records and prospect activity using the Foundation’s CRM system.

• Prepare regular reports on fundraising outcomes, donor engagement, and campaign performance for internal and external stakeholders.

• Promote a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, faculty, students, and alumni in giving initiatives and donor education.