Manager of Public Affairs - Philanthropy

At Texas Children’s Hospital, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.

Texas Children's is looking for a Manager Public Affairs focused on Philanthropy. In this position, you will serve as a strategic communications leader responsible for developing and driving integrated communications, media, and storytelling strategies that advance Texas Children’s philanthropic priorities and fundraising goals. This role leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of communications initiatives that elevate donor engagement, strengthen brand reputation, and increase awareness of the transformational impact of philanthropy both within and outside the organization. The Manager partners with executive leadership, clinical and research teams, philanthropy leaders, donor relations, marketing, and external stakeholders to shape strategic narratives, identify opportunities for visibility and growth, and ensure alignment between philanthropic objectives and organizational priorities. This position oversees the development of high-impact, multi-channel communications programs that support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, thought leadership and institutional advancement.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related field.

Experience

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, healthcare communications, philanthropy communications, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
- Experience creating compelling written content for diverse audiences, including executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of media relations, brand messaging, and multi-channel communications.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, nonprofit organizations, or philanthropic initiatives.
- Experience working within healthcare, academic medicine, research institutions, or similarly complex organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and navigate a large, matrixed organizational environment.
- Experience translating complex clinical, scientific, or technical information into engaging stories.
- Experience developing executive communications, media strategies, and high-visibility organizational initiatives.