Graphic Designer & Donor Relations Specialist
Core
A hybrid role blending strategic graphic design and donor stewardship to shape the end-to-end donor journey for Annual Giving Programs, focusing on visual storytelling, impact communication, and retention strategies.
Role type
Senior IC Graphic Designer & Donor Relations Specialist
Builds
Donor-facing communications, impact reports, campaign assets, stewardship materials, and personalized recognition experiences.
Domain
Higher Education Fundraising / Nonprofit Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual storytelling, layout and concept development, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), print and digital design, donor data segmentation, stewardship strategy, copywriting and editing, project management
Preferred skills
Higher education fundraising experience, CRM/database familiarity, video storytelling and editing, donor lifecycle knowledge
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, ThankView, SPUR
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and produce high-impact visual communications including impact reports and campaign assets; Design and implement innovative donor stewardship strategies to deepen relationships; Develop personalized, multi-channel donor communications (print, email, video, social); Write and edit compelling stewardship copy for thank you messages and impact stories; Maintain and evolve UT Austin brand standards across donor-facing materials; Collaborate with RAD and internal teams to support data integrity and segmentation for donor societies.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC