Foundation Development Manager

Location: Austin, TX | Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center | Department/Specialty: Foundations Fundraising | Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Lead Director of Development, Principal Gifts strategies for $250,000+ gifts, aligning donor interests with Dell Children’s hospital priorities and clinical leaders.
• Identify principal gift and grant prospects, developing strategic cultivation plans that strengthen donor engagement and advance philanthropic support for patient care.
• Build personalized donor relationships and stewardship strategies, serving as primary relationship manager for principal gift donors and foundation funders.
• Coordinate solicitation teams with executive, clinical, and volunteer leaders, guiding major gift strategies from cultivation through solicitation and stewardship.
• Maintain accurate donor documentation, contact histories, gift activity, and Moves Management records in Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud to support development tracking.
• Collaborate across the interdisciplinary team to monitor development plans, strengthen grant opportunities, and advance quality improvement through effective philanthropic partnerships.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more