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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations in Austin, Texas
Development:Organize donor meetings, events, and campaigns to secure major gifts and endowments ($25K$100K+).Manage annual giving programs and coordinate participation in UT initiatives (e.g., 40 Hours for the Forty Acres).Lead donor communications and quarterly newsletters, ensuring effective outreach.Oversee compliance for 70+ endowments, including donor stewardship and fund utilization.Conduct frontline fundraising, donor research, and proposals for multi-million-dollar gifts.Support university capital campaign strategies and serve as a liaison to the LBJ Foundation for gift agreements and events.Alumni Relations:Manage a comprehensive alumni affairs program, acting as the primary liaison between alumni, faculty, and staff.Support local alumni chapters and alumni board leadership, including logistics for board meetings.Oversee alumni communications (social media, email, newsletters) and coordinate alumni events like receptions, networking, and career panels in key cities.Manage alumni website content, including class notes, event calendars, and directories.Collaborate with the Communications team on event promotion and branding.Foster alumni engagement and maintain relations with university departments and external agencies.Other related functions as assigned.