Director of Philanthropy (Austin)

At Texas Children’s, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—we foster a culture where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

This is a unique opportunity to build on the momentum of Texas Children's growing presence in Austin! The Director of Philanthropy will build on the momentum of Texas Children’s growing presence in Austin by bringing together donors, physician leaders, volunteers, and community champions around a shared vision. This leader will help grow a philanthropic program with significant potential for long-term impact, creating opportunities for transformational giving that advance innovative pediatric care, research, and education for generations of children and families.

Lead Regional Philanthropy Strategy and Growth

• 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.

Build and Strengthen Strategic Partnerships

• 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.

Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams

• 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.

Drive Major Gift Fundraising Performance

• 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.

Required:

• 7 + years of fundraising experience
• 5 + years of leadership experience managing fundraisers

Preferred:

• Master's Degree