Development Associate - Gift Planning & Development

🇺🇸 Houston, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $49K - $56K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ January 26th, 2026

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University of Houston is hiring a Development Associate - Gift Planning & Development. The role involves supporting planned giving portfolio and major gift operations, coordinating donor relations, preparing marketing materials, and providing administrative assistance to advance fundraising and engagement efforts.

Highlights

Participate in development and implementation of advancement programs including annual funds, major gifts, and alumni relations.
Coordinate with donors, faculty, and staff to facilitate gifts, agreements, and naming opportunities.
Support planned giving marketing campaigns and maintain accurate records of donor responses.
Develop and prepare acknowledgments, newsletters, brochures, and solicitation materials.
Assist in coordinating advisory board meetings, fundraising events, and volunteer recruitment.
Supervise student organizations involved in fundraising and advancement activities.
Perform administrative duties such as budget preparation, data entry, filing, and calendar management.
Conduct basic research using online databases to enhance donor information.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training; no prior experience required.
Salary range: $49,400 - $56,200 annually.