Philanthropy Advisor III - Austin

At Texas Children's, every relationship has the power to make a difference. As a Philanthropy Advisor III on our Austin team, you'll play a key role in advancing our mission by building meaningful connections with donors and inspiring transformational philanthropy that directly impacts the children and families we serve.If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and have a passion for connecting donors with opportunities to create lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors, cultivating long-term relationships while securing at least $4 million annually in philanthropic support. You'll work collaboratively with clinical leaders, fundraising colleagues, volunteers, and community partners to identify opportunities, develop strategic fundraising plans, and inspire generosity.Think you've got what it takes?QualificationsBachelor's degree required.5 years of fundraising experience required5 years of direct individual fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing major gifts preferred.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering results.Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a relationship-focused, creative approach to donor engagement.Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse personalities, stakeholders, and leadership teams.Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and committed to achieving ambitious fundraising objectives.A collaborative team player who contributes positively across departments.What you'll doRaise transformational supportSecure $4 million or more annually through major gifts and philanthropic commitments.Manage and grow a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors.Develop and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.Partner with fundraising volunteers to strengthen donor engagement and maximize philanthropic support.Build meaningful partnershipsDevelop strong relationships with clinical and administrative leaders across Texas Children's.Collaborate with internal partners to advance fundraising priorities for key programs and service lines.Identify opportunities to align donor interests with organizational priorities.Collaborate for greater impactParticipate in strategy sessions focused on major gift prospects and fundraising opportunities.Support Office of Philanthropy initiatives, campaigns, and signature events.Contribute to the development and execution of fundraising and communication strategies that advance organizational goals.Ensure excellence in donor managementMaintain accurate and timely documentation of donor and prospect interactions within the fundraising database.Help ensure the integrity and quality of donor records and portfolio management.Use data to inform strategy, measure progress, and strengthen donor relationships.If you're energized by building authentic relationships, inspired by meaningful work, and motivated to make a lasting impact for children and families, we invite you to join our Austin philanthropy team.Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-25