Director of Donor Hospitality

Nelson University is a distinguished private Christian university located near the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. Founded in 1927, it has a rich history of academic excellence and spiritual development, offering over 70 degrees including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs both on-campus and online. As an evangelical Christian institution deeply rooted in biblical truth, Nelson University fosters a vibrant Spirit-empowered community where faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to pursue their faith passionately and with integrity. The university’s mission is to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings. This commitment extends beyond student development to cultivating a nurturing and inclusive environment for its employees, where professionalism, faith, and community values intersect.

The Advancement Department at Nelson University plays a pivotal role in supporting the institution’s mission by engaging donors, alumni, and VIP guests through meaningful relationship-building that drives revenue generation and institutional growth. The position available is a full-time role based in Nelson, focused on advancing the university’s fundraising and donor engagement strategies. This role is integral in managing a donor pipeline through individualized engagement plans and high-touch stewardship, ensuring donors feel personally connected, valued, and informed about the university’s impact. The individual in this position will be responsible for coordinating hospitality efforts before, during, and after advancement events, maintaining accurate donor records within a CRM system, and supporting fundraising initiatives from preparation to execution and follow-up.

This position demands a high level of discretion, independent judgment, and professionalism as the candidate will be entrusted with sensitive donor interactions and financial stewardship decisions. Weekend and evening commitments, including participation in donor dinners and cultivation events, form an essential part of the role’s duties to guarantee successful fundraising outcomes. The role calls for a candidate with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills who can manage multiple projects with keen attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a hospitality-oriented mindset, capable of building and nurturing lasting relationships with a diverse community including donors, alumni, university leadership, and campus partners.

Nelson University encourages candidates who resonate with its faith-based values and the mission of empowering students to pursue their full potential to apply. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community committed to transformation and inspired by principles of faith and education. Joining Nelson University means becoming part of an institution that values spiritual growth, academic achievement, and professional excellence, where employees are supported in their personal and career development journey.