Job Posting Title:

Director of Development, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

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Hiring Department:

Texas Memorial Museum

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Dec 16, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas Science & Natural History Museum is developing new exhibits, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity, promote belonging, and tell stories about Texas science and natural history. Texas Science & Natural History Museum seeks a Director of Development to secure philanthropic support for the museum’s annual and campaign gifts.

Purpose

To serve as Director of Development to provide leadership and management of all aspects of fundraising for Texas Science & Natural History Museum, including annual gifts, major and principal gifts, planned gifs, corporate and foundation relations, and donor stewardship.  Position reports to Managing Director.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for the museum’s comprehensive fundraising program with an emphasis on major gifts ($100,000+).  Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.  Develop, write, and present comprehensive fundraising proposals and solicitations to prospective donors.  Prepare briefings for visits made to current and prospective donors.

Identify prospective donors by extensive analysis of constituent databases, volunteer prospects review, and personal visits to prospects. Develop giving strategies that are appropriate and meaningful including systematic cultivation and stewardship programming and necessary follow-up.  Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including proposal tracking, contact reports and forecasting. Coordinate with museum staff to cultivate museum members for additional giving and work closely with Advisory Council to broaden network of supporters.

Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional service-oriented manner with development colleagues in College of Natural Sciences and across the university to widen the prospect base, review strategy, and meet funding goals. Serve as a liaison with University Development Office and all UT Austin development colleagues to increase awareness of Museum funding priorities and facilitate collaborative prospect strategies.

Other related duties and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ experience in major gift fundraising at museums or higher education institutions. Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy and record of successful fundraising from individuals, corporate, and foundations, with an emphasis on closing 6-figure gifts. High degree of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to drive results.  Highly effective communications skills (written, verbal, interpersonal.) Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.  Capable of working independently, while also engaging in collaboration between teams. Experience working with VIP or other similar CRM.  Ability to travel to visit prospects and donors.  Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.  Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience in fundraising.  Experience working at museums or cultural institutions at The University of Texas at Austin. Experience working with VIP CRM system.  Knowledge of UT Austin policies and procedures. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

Standard office environment (Working at a desk and computer for extended periods, including repetitive use of a keyboard and manual dexterity).

Occasional nights and weekends.

Occasional travel to develop funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.