THE THC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: The Texas Historical Commission, by statutory authority, has a development office within the THC’s Administrative Division. This development office includes the THC Chief Development Officer, the Development Managers, and the 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, the THC Development staff also staffs the nonprofit organization. Therefore, the THC Chief Development Officer serves as the Executive Director of the Friends of the THC, and the Development Managers and Office manager/Bookkeeper serve in parallel roles for the nonprofit organization as well.
JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform highly complex (senior level) development and fundraising related consultative services and technical assistance to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) agency staff, Texas Historical Commission (THC) Commissioners, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC) Board of Trustees, and the general public. Work involves all aspects of development & fundraising, including but not limited to donor relations management (cultivation and solicitation), program development and support, communication and outreach for the Friends of the THC, board management, and some financial management. Work under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position requires regular, in-office presence, but the agency telework policy may permit future approval of tele-work, subject to job and performance requirements.
The Development Manager will be responsible for the following ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Development & Fundraising
• Manage a list of major gift prospects (individual and institutional), including conducting prospect research and preparing statistical reports, cultivating, and soliciting gifts.
• Manage all aspects of the Annual Fund program (the Spirit of Texas Program), including donor acquisition, creating and coordinating solicitations, tracking gifts, and ensuring timely acknowledgments. Provide guidance to the Office Manager regarding the implementation of some of the elements of the program.
• Develop and implement a stewardship program for the annual fund and major gift donors, including ongoing donor communications.
• Research individual, foundation, and corporate prospects and prepare, maintain, and manage targeted donor lists for specific programs and projects.
• Manage a list of prospects for the capital campaign(s) coordinated by this position (with guidance and oversight by the ED), with grant writing and reporting, and with the management and stewardship of grants.
• Work with the development team and program lead to support the corporate giving program, to include building, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate prospects.
• Work with the ED and the Board to strategically implement a comprehensive Planned Giving Program.
• Work with ED and the appropriate agency program staff to provide timely reports to donors for program/project related grants.
• Support the Executive Director (ED) on any other ongoing fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate, with guidance from Board and ED, any fundraising events, or special events.
2. Donor Relations Management
• Ensure accuracy and currency of donor database, develop, and coordinate standard operating procedures. Work with the office manager on day-to-day donor database management, including uploading all donor communications into NEON.
• Write, edit, and manage donor communications, including solicitations, acknowledgments, e-newsletters, and emails.
• Generate regular reports to track annual fundraising goals.
3. Program and Project Development and Support
• Create and/or develop and expand, with guidance from the Board and the ED, distinct FTHC programs or
projects, including education and outreach programs.
• Coordinate all aspects of these programs or projects as directed by the ED, including cultivating donor
relationships in support of the programs/projects, and soliciting annual grants or individual gifts; managing the program/project committees as applicable; and coordinating any required annual planning processes for the programs/projects.
• Work with the ED to develop and conduct the Development Seminars/Workshops.
• Work with the ED to build sponsorships and partnership support for the annual Real Places Conference.
• With the ED, act as a liaison between THC divisions and the FTHC board to identify and secure opportunities for funding support.
• Work with the Historic Sites Community Engagement Program Coordinator to liaison with local Friends groups, serve as a resource and coordinate fundraising efforts.
4. Communications and Outreach
• Lead and manage a comprehensive communications plan for ongoing communications with donors, partners, and supporters and with the Commission.
• Manage, refine, and update all web and online content with feedback and guidance from the ED. Guide the Office manager on the implementation and quality control for the website.
• Support FTHC’s virtual events program; work with the current program lead to identify and solicit speakers; work with ED to develop a potential funding ask to support the program.
• Support the development of the FTHC newsletter; work with current program lead on content development.
• Develop marketing materials and promotions for FTHC.
5. Event and Meeting Management
• Coordinate with the ED and office manager-Bookkeeper on arrangements for board/committee meetings.
• Coordinate and implement a calendar of development workshops.
• Provide and oversee, with guidance from the ED and board, all logistics for the biennial gala and other special events.
• Assist in building FTHC board and committee meeting agendas and board meeting planning.
• Facilitate board action items and follow-up that relate to THC divisions.
6. Financial Management
• Assist Executive Director and Office Manager-Bookkeeper in the review and financial management of FTHC’s budget and accounts.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
7. May train others.
8. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
9. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum five years’ direct experience in development and fundraising, including major gift solicitation, annual fund management, grant-writing, and donor relations management;
- Experience in donor communications (emails, newsletters, etc.);
- Experience in donor database management (customer/constituent database management (CRM) systems, such as Neon, Raiser’s Edge, or other fundraising software);
- Experience in fundraising events management/coordination;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.);
- Proficiency in online communications software (like Gov Delivery, MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.);
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
- Required to travel up to 20% of the work period.
PREFER BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Experience in board management/support;
- Experience in website management and web content development
- Demonstrated experience and skill in public speaking; and
- Demonstrated interest in history, historic preservation, or the arts.
This position requires regular, in-office presence, but the agency telework policy may permit future approval of tele-work, subject to job and performance requirements.
Salary: $60,000.00-$68,400.00/year
Benefits: State of Texas health and retirement benefits apply (see https://www.ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance for details).
Please apply as follows:
- Please complete application at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/808/jobdetail.ftl?job=00036863&tz=...
- Submit resume and cover letter with the application. The cover letter should be addressed to the attention of: Anjali Zutshi, Executive Director, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.
- For additional information, please call Anjali Zutshi at 512-936-2241