Director of Annual Giving

Houston, TX

$87K/yr – $111K/yr

Posted 6 months ago

Job Description

Security Sensitive Position?
Yes

Hours of Work
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Details

Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203688

Official TSU Title
Director of Annual Giving

Grant Title
N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
The Director of Annual Giving oversees the planning, execution, and management of a comprehensive, multi-faceted annual giving program. This position plays a pivotal role in engaging diverse donor segments, including alumni, parents, friends, employees, students, and organizations. The Director is responsible for designing innovative fundraising campaigns, analyzing performance, and fostering a culture of philanthropy that supports the university’s priorities.

Essential Duties Summary
Strategic Leadership
  • Develops and implements a centralized, multi-channel annual giving strategy, aligning campaigns with university goals.
  • Creates compelling campaigns utilizing direct mail, email, digital platforms, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, and phone-a-thon programs.
Project Management
  • Manages all aspects of annual giving operations, including budget, vendor contracts, procurement, and production schedules.
  • Tracks campaign performance and provide data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
Donor Engagement and Stewardship
  • Designs innovative donor engagement initiatives to increase participation and retention.
  • Works collaboratively with DOD Marketing and Communications to develop content and collateral for campaigns, including social media posts, emails, brochures, and multimedia assets.
  • Organize donor recognition events to foster meaningful connections.

% FTE
1.0

Hiring Range
$87,339.81 - $111,358.25

Education
Bachelor’s degree required.

Required Licensing/Certification
N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships.
  • Skilled in omnichannel direct marketing and fundraising appeals.
  • Creative thinker with a commitment to innovation in philanthropy.
  • Deep understanding of annual giving principles and donor engagement strategies.
  • Commitment to the mission and vision of Texas Southern University.

Work Experience
  • Four (4) years in annual giving, direct marketing, or project management.
  • Proficiency with fundraising software and CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with a command of English grammar and punctuation.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system

Working/Environmental Conditions
  • Limited standing and/or walking.
  • Handling light weight objects.
  • Using or carrying equipment.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, or lift.
  • May require routine travel.

Desired start date

Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Close Date

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
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Texas Southern University, one of the nation’s largest HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), possesses an impressive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage. Texas Southern University is located in Houston, TX, the fourth largest city in the US, and one of the fastest-growing and forward-moving cities in the world. Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern has served as a cornerstone for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds.More than 8,500 students, along with nearly 1,500 faculty and staff comprise the University’s community, and like its curricula, the student body is characterized by diversity. While many of the undergraduate and graduate students enrolled are native Texans, the student and faculty population is represented by almost every state in the country, including the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, and by more than 50 nations. Texas Southern's international student population hails from such places as Africa, Canada, the Canal Zone, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, Mexico, South Asia, and the West Indies.

Founded in 1927
Houston, Texas, USA
2.5K employees (60 in marketing)

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$87K/yr – $111K/yr

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Director of Annual Giving

Texas Southern University · Houston, TX