November 13, 2026
Assistant Director of Development or Director of Development

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to join our Development & Alumni Relations team as either the Assistant Director of Development or Director of Development. TLU will hire one candidate for this role, with the final title, portfolio scope, and compensation determined by the selected individual’s level of fundraising experience and demonstrated success.

This position plays a vital role in advancing TLU’s mission as a premier liberal arts university by cultivating meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, friends, and other supporters, to secure philanthropic support for student scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and institutional priorities.

Core Responsibilities (All Candidates)

• Portfolio Management & Solicitation: Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a dedicated portfolio of prospective and current donors to secure annual, leadership, and/or major gifts.
• Alumni & Constituent Engagement: Build lasting connections between the university and its alumni, parents, and community partners in Seguin, San Antonio, Austin, and key regional markets.
• Campaign & Program Support: Partner with Development & Alumni Relations colleagues to execute annual fund initiatives, endowment campaigns, and high-impact donor and alumni events.
• Campus Collaboration: Work closely with university leadership, faculty, coaches, and volunteer boards to align donor interests with institutional funding needs.
• Database & Metrics Tracking: Maintain timely, accurate contact reports, donor records, and pipeline projections in the university’s advancement CRM.

Tiered Scope & Qualifications (Title Dependent)

Assistant Director of Development

• Emerging professionals ready to manage an active donor portfolio and grow within higher education fundraising.
• Scope: Focus on leadership annual giving, qualifying new prospective donors, managing a portfolio of mid-level donors, and supporting regional alumni outreach and campus events.
• Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of one year of relevant or transferable experience
  in fundraising, alumni relations, sales, public relations, or donor engagement.

Director of Development

• Seasoned professionals with a proven track record of fundraising and successful strategic donor initiatives.
• Scope: Manages a high-capacity portfolio of major and planned gift prospects ($25,000+), develops comprehensive cultivation strategies for key university priorities, and leads complex gift negotiations.
• Experience: Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred). A minimum of three (3) or more years of progressive fundraising experience with documented success in major gift solicitation and closing.

Required Skills & Application Details

Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building capabilities, along with high ethical standards and commitment to TLU's mission. Travel and occasional

Position Application Information:

Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a TLU application, resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

A TLU application is mandatory for all TLU applicants. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking fourth on the list for “Best Value,” third for “Best Colleges for Veterans,” and eighth overall. This is the eleventh consecutive year TLU has been featured in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a “Best Southwest” school by The Princeton Review. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu