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Friends of the Texas Historical Commission

Senior Development Manager

Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Organization: Texas Historical Commission (the THC Development office/the Friends of the THC)

Primary Location:

Texas-Austin

Work Location:

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1510 N Congress Ave, Austin 78701; this is an in-office position

Salary (Pay Basis):

$75,600 – $80,400 (annual) plus benefits. Please visit the Texas Employees Retirement System for details.

Please APPLY. A cover letter, resume, and a writing sample are required. The cover letter can be addressed to:

Executive Director Friends of the Texas Historical Commission P.O. Box 13497 Austin, TX 78711

ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION & THE THC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

The mission of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission is to partner with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve and protect the real places and real stories of Texas and all Texans, securing philanthropic resources to ensure a lasting legacy for future generations.

The Texas Historical Commission (THC), by statutory authority, has a development office within its Administrative Division. This development team includes the THC Chief Development Officer, the Development Managers, and the Finance and Office Manager/Bookkeeper, all of whom are state employees. Per a Memorandum of Agreement between the THC and the non-profit 501(c)(3) Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC), the THC development staff also staff the nonprofit FTHC. This Senior Development Manager position is a State of Texas employment opportunity.

http://www.thcfriends.org

Job Objective Provide highly complex (senior-level) fund development services and technical assistance to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) agency staff, THC Commissioners, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC) Board of Trustees, and the general public. The ideal candidate will bring experience in development planning, foundation and institutional fundraising (including research and prospect development), donor relations management, leading a communication and outreach program, and program management. The Senior Development Manager is a critical leadership position supporting the Executive Director, and will work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Application Process APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply at the following link:

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/808/jobdetail.ftl

Resume, cover letter, and writing sample required for the application.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Development and Fundraising:

Coordinate foundation and institutional fundraising for ongoing program and project campaigns. Manage a robust list of foundation and institutional prospects, maintain targeted donor lists, develop case statements, coordinate research and prospect development, and provide timely reports to donors. Coordinate fundraising events or special events as needed.

Donor Relations Management:

Maintain active communications with prospects to foster long-term relationships. Ensure accuracy and currency of donor data, track institutional fundraising activity, and generate reports on fundraising goals.

Program Development and Support:

Lead the Preservation Scholars Program, cultivate donor relationships, manage committees and planning processes, coordinate applications and internship programs, and develop/expand other FTHC programs and education/outreach efforts. Assist in development training seminars/workshops and sponsorships for events.

Communications and Outreach:

Coordinate the FTHC Communications Program, manage the communications plan, supervise the Social Media contractor, manage donor communications (newsletters, annual report), oversee virtual events, and update web content with guidance from the ED and team.

Board Management:

Support the ED and Finance/Office Manager with board/committee meetings, agendas, and planning. Facilitate board actions related to THC division.

Financial Management:

Assist in budget development and review, and participate in annual budgeting processes.

Other:

May train others; adhere to work schedule, safety guidelines, ethics requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

8–10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with 6–7 years in development and fundraising (grant-writing and foundation/institutional fundraising).

Experience in program development and coordination.

Experience in donor database management (CRM systems such as Neon, Raiser’s Edge, or similar).

Proficiency in online communications software (e.g., GovDelivery, MailChimp, Constant Contact).

Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle.

Travel of at least 30% of the work period.

PREFERRED:

Experience in fundraising events management/coordination.

Experience in board management/support.

Experience in website management and web content development.

Public speaking experience.

Interest in history, historic preservation, or the arts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strategic thinking, planning, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Ethical management of donor data and fundraising policies.

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and stakeholders and to deliver results with high quality.

Analytical problem-solving, program performance measurement, and knowledge of graphic design.

Proficiency with general office software; strong customer service orientation; ability to travel as needed.

Job Details

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:

Historical Sites

Note: This is a refined version of the original listing to remove extraneous content and present responsibilities and qualifications clearly. All content matches the information provided in the original description.

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