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Assistant Director- Development - Houston Public Media

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ April 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Houston Public Media is hiring an Assistant Director- Development. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, identifying and soliciting donors, and potentially planning and implementing annual fund programs or other advancement activities to support university-wide initiatives or specific colleges.

Highlights
  • Manages donor and prospect portfolio mainly at the $10,000+ level.
  • Identifies, cultivates, solicits prospects, and stewards donors with collaboration from faculty, staff, and volunteers.
  • May plan and implement annual fund programs such as direct mail, telemarketing, or parent campaigns.
  • Responsible for creating and executing development plans for assigned college or unit if applicable.
  • Coordinates advancement activities including alumni relations, publications, special events, and media relations.
  • Requires a four-year degree or equivalent specialized training; one year of related experience is required.
  • Education may be accepted in lieu of experience and vice versa.
  • Must meet performance metrics of approximately 10-12 donor meetings per month.
  • Reports to and fundraises for Houston Public Media; media experience is a plus.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and education.