Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations Communications

Job Information

• Title: Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations Communications
• Employee Classification: Director, Development Support
• Campus: University of North Texas
• Division: UNT-Advancement
• Department: UNT-Advancement - Gen-170000
• Job Location: Denton
• Salary: $68,000 - $72,800
• FTE: 1.0
• Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas‑Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people‑first values‑based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs — many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic‑ and Minority‑Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering.

Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT’s network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation.

The University of North Texas Division of University Advancement seeks a strategic, detail‑driven, and donor‑centered communicator to serve as Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations Communications. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Communications, this role leads communications strategy and execution for annual giving campaigns and donor stewardship—ensuring donors at all levels feel informed, inspired, and appreciated.

The Director develops content that supports broad‑based giving campaigns, year‑round appeals, and meaningful stewardship efforts. This includes writing and managing solicitations, coordinating messaging for giving days and faculty/staff campaigns, and creating compelling content that thanks and celebrates donors.

A key member of the Advancement Communications team, the Director works in close partnership with the Annual Giving and Donor Relations teams to ensure communications are timely, effective, and aligned with UNT’s brand voice and philanthropic goals. This position manages key solicitation and stewardship channels — including ownership of email and print appeal workflows, coordination with external partners and mail houses, and oversight of production timelines from concept through delivery.

Bachelor’s degree and four years of related professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• General knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles or ability to…