Foundations Director of Engagement

Location: Austin, TX | Remote

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

• Manage peer-to-peer fundraising programs by supporting participants, optimizing engagement strategies, and increasing community involvement and fundraising performance.
• Coordinate donor and fundraising data tracking, reporting, and database management to improve campaign effectiveness, donor retention, and operational decision-making.
• Oversee the Nurse Scholarship program, managing communications, application processes, recipient selection, and donor stewardship to support nursing workforce development.
• Manage the Texas market's community investment program, including processing and preparing applications, engaging internal stakeholders, managing relationships with recipient organizations, and regular reporting on investments.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Qualifications

Previous experience in peer-to-peer fundraising is 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

Pay

$72,283–$100,759 (based on experience)

Schedule

Full Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Remote