DRG Job Board

The Philanthropy Systems (Operations) Manager provides data management, routine data generation,
reporting, administrative, and operational support to the Philanthropy Department to advance effective donor engagement, fund stewardship, and gift planning activities. In partnership with department staff and
colleagues across the organization, this position manages critical constituent and fund data, supports donor
and planned giving processes, and promotes the effective use of technology and data systems.

The Manager serves as a key resource for data integrity, reporting, process documentation, training, and system support, helping to improve efficiency, consistency, and alignment across Foundation functions while ensuring accurate records and exceptional service to donors and colleagues.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, UI Foundation, this role develops and executes communications and marketing plans that strengthen awareness, engagement and support for organizational priorities. This role combines project management, producing creative content, digital marketing and storytelling to connect with and inspire a variety of audiences.

The Associate Director of Donor Relations is an important partner in the strategic management of Virginia Tech’s relationship with its donors, collaborating with members of the Advancement team and university partners. They are a strategic-thinking member of the Advancement Division’s Office of Donor Relations with lead responsibilities to passionately pursue and promote the overall institutional goals related to best-in-class stewardship, relationship building and customer service for internal and external constituents. This position develops, executes and oversees strategies to enhance the donor experience through the communication and interactions they receive in recognition of their philanthropic engagement with the university, contributing to longstanding and successful relationships between Virginia Tech and its donors.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Advancement, the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship (“Director”) leads the development and execution of the long-range and short-term strategic planning for the donor relations and stewardship functions including the acknowledgement process, stewardship reporting, donor recognition programs and events, as well as additional related efforts. In addition, the Director will oversee the Donor Relations and Stewardship team.

The Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts (PRI) will carry out their responsibilities as a member of the Stewardship team within the Donor Marketing & Engagement team, and an embedded partner on the PRI team. They will be responsible for strategic thought partnership with fundraisers and tactical deployment of stewardship for the PRI supporter audience.

Texas Autism Clinic (TAC) is seeking a compassionate, strategic, and mission-driven Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) to lead and grow our new, startup, nonprofit autism therapy organization. The CEO will
serve as the face of the organization, building strong relationships with donors, families, community
partners, and staff while overseeing day-to-day operations and long-term organizational growth.

This leader will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure high-quality Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children and families impacted by autism. The ideal
candidate is an experienced nonprofit or healthcare leader with strong communication skills,
fundraising experience, operational oversight abilities, and a passion for serving the autism community.

The Senior Associate Director of Stewardship leads the strategic planning and execution of donor stewardship initiatives with a primary focus on recognition societies, leadership donor engagement, customized stewardship reporting, and special projects that strengthen donor relationships and advance philanthropic support of the institution.

This role develops meaningful, high-touch stewardship experiences and communications that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy, celebrate donor generosity, and deepen long-term engagement. The Senior Associate Director partners closely with Advancement leadership, frontline fundraisers, Donor Relations, Advancement Services, Communications, and campus partners to ensure stewardship efforts are thoughtful, personalized, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship (DRS), the Associate Director of Stewardship and Reporting plays a key role in the management and implementation of the university’s comprehensive donor relations and gift stewardship program, specifically as it relates to ensuring the adoption of industry best practices and consistency in stewardship, reporting, and recognition efforts and initiatives centrally and throughout the university. Working collaboratively with leadership and fellow colleagues in Advancement and Alumni Relations, the George Mason University Foundation, and other university schools and units, the Associate Director oversees key donor communication and reporting processes, including gift acknowledgments, tribute gift notifications, endowment reporting, scholarship compliance and reporting, impact reporting, and stewardship of targeted donor segments. This position also manages and implements the strategic vision and plan for the university’s donor recognition societies and uses metrics and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, strengthen donor engagement, and support a coordinated, high-quality donor experience. The Associate Director of Stewardship and Reporting also supervises the Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator.

Accountable for effective contribution to the University’s comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program. Accountable for appropriately and consistently promoting interaction with and recognition of donors through timely and suitable stewardship and recognition activities. Responsible for sustaining positive and mutually rewarding relationships between the University and its donors, and partnering with University and advancement colleagues to determine the best strategies for effective stewardship and recognition of donors.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Gift Planning, the Senior Director of Gift Planning will work with the alumni and friends of the university having the greatest potential to leave significant bequests and other deferred gifts and complex outright gifts to the university. Through management of a portfolio of roughly 65-80 prospects and through working closely with college and university program development officers, the Senior Director of Gift Planning will focus on donors having the capacity to make bequests, deferred, and current gifts of $500,000+ in support of endowment, capital projects, and current operations. The University is gearing up for significant opportunity in the years ahead, as the number of prospective planned gift donors is projected to rise significantly. Gift Planning will be a central part of this anticipated growth. This senior role offers the chance to achieve significant professional success at a leading university in a highly regarded college-town atmosphere.

A highly productive individual contributor, the Director of Strategic Communications, Transformational Giving, will use strong persuasive writing skills and messaging expertise to develop and manage various fundraising communications for the Transformational Giving (TG) Team. This position will report to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications and partner closely with the Senior Vice President of Transformational Giving, another Director of Strategic Communications, the Creative Content and Design Specialist (currently hiring), and the entire TG team. The position will be responsible for leading high-priority communications initiatives to drive transformational gifts supporting pediatric research and clinical care.

The Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship leads the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations program that fosters meaningful engagement, ensures accountability, and strengthens long-term philanthropic support for the university. This role is responsible for overseeing donor recognition, stewardship reporting, endowment compliance, and impact communications to demonstrate the value and outcomes of donor investments. The Director partners closely with advancement leadership, development officers, academic units, and the university foundation to enhance donor experiences and ensure alignment with institutional priorities.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.