THC - Senior Development Manager (Program Specialist V)...

Job Description SUBMISSION OF A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND WRITING SAMPLE IS MANDATORY 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 Manager, 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 Manager(s) and Finance and Office Manager serve in parallel roles for the nonprofit organization as well. JOB OBJECTIVE: Provide advanced (senior-level) fund development and 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. The ideal candidate will bring experience in development planning and strategy, foundation and institutional fundraising (including research and prospect development), and donor relations management. The Senior Development Manager is a critical leadership position supporting the Executive Director, and will work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Development & Fundraising • Coordinate all foundation and institutional (public agency as well as quasi-public funding sources) fundraising to support any ongoing program/project fundraising campaigns. • Manage (in partnership with the ED) a robust list of foundation and institutional prospects, and prepare, maintain, and manage targeted donor lists for specific programs and projects, including capital campaigns. Work with the Executive Director (ED) to develop case statements for foundation and institutional fundraising. • Coordinate all research and prospects development for foundation and institutional donor prospects, to help with effective grant writing and reporting, and for the management and stewardship of grants. • Work with the Executive Director (ED) and the appropriate agency program staff to provide timely reports to foundation and institutional donors for program/project related grants. • Support the Board and the FTHC team on any fundraising or special events. 2. Donor Relations Management • Engage in active communications with the foundation and institutional donors and prospects to foster long-term relationships. • Use the donor database to track all foundation and institutional fundraising activity, and to generate regular reports to track annual foundation and institutional fundraising goals. • Ensure accuracy and currency of donor database as it relates to foundations and institutional giving, for effective reporting. 3. Leadership Development and Support This position is envisioned as a critical leadership position within the Friends of the THC, and will therefore: • Work closely with FTHC ED on tracking and implementing strategic priorities for the Friends of the THC. • Engage with ED as well as Board and Commission leadership to understand the full scope of THC's programs and goals, and the Friends of the THC's partnership with the state agency. • Work with the ED to understand and implement strategic priorities beyond development and fundraising. • Represent the ED in key leadership meetings and engagements as required. 4. Program Development and Support • Work with THC leadership and FTHC ED to develop and expand distinct preservation programs, including education and outreach programs as required. • Work with the ED and development staff to develop and conduct the Development Training Seminars and Workshops. • Work with the Historic Sites Community Partnerships Program Manager to liaison with local Friends groups, serve as a resource, and coordinate fundraising efforts. 5. Communications and Outreach • Support the ED and Development Associate by providing strategic guidance for the development and management of the communications plan for ongoing communications with donors, partners, supporters, and with the Commission. • Support the writing and editing of donor communications, including pieces for the e-newsletters and the annual report. 6. Board Management • Support the ED on board meeting planning, assisting in building board and committee meeting agendas. • Support the Finance and office manager on meeting logistics. • Assist in building FTHC board and committee meeting agendas and board meeting planning. • Facilitate board action items that relate to THC divisions 7. Financial Management • Assist the ED and the Finance and Office Manager in the development and review of FTHC's budget and financial reports. • Participate in the annual budgeting process. 8. May train others. 9. Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance. 10. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 10.Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (Theapplicationmustspecificallystatehoweachofthefollowingqualifications are met): • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with a minimum of six-seven (6-7) years of experience in development and fundraising, specifically in grant-writing and foundation and institutional fundraising; • Experience in donor database management (customer/constituent database management (CRM) systems, such as Neon, Raiser's Edge, or other fundraising software); • Experience in program development and coordination; • Experience in donor communications (emails, newsletters, etc.); • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.); • Proficiency in online communications software (like Gov Delivery, MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.); • Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure; • Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and ability to drive a state vehicle; and • Required to travel a minimum of 30% of the work period. PREFER: • Experience in board management/support; • Experience in website management and web content development; • Experience in fundraising events management/coordination; • Demonstrated experience and skill in public speaking; and • Demonstrated interest in history, historic preservation, or the arts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, and the ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment; • Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills; • Exercise sound professional judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting fundraising policies and procedures; • Exercise ethical considerations for management of sensitive donor data, and for broader development activities; • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail; • Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people; • Ability to prioritize and attend to multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, and to adapt successfully and quickly to change, and deliver results in a timely manner with a strong attention to detail and high standard of quality; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and to collaborate with various constituencies, including agency staff, FTHC board, community partners, donors, and volunteers, with a full commitment to customer service; • Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective solutions; • Ability to process information in a logical manner and to assess validity; • Effective critical thinking skills; • Skill in identifying measures and indicators of program performance; • Skill in the use of general office machines, including a personal computer with word processing, excel, and other software; • Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; Ability to travel as needed for donor meetings, events, etc.. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE: Must have or obtain a valid Driver's License and Defensive Driving Course to be able to operate state vehicles. ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: This isanin-office position, housed in a historic state building next to the agency's headquarters near the State Capitol in Austin and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Applicants must be willing to travel, and some overnight travel is required. The Senior Development Manager attends, and sometimes presents at conferences, meetings, and workshops, requiring evening and weekend work hours. Travel typically requires driving, although some air travel is also expected. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: All CAPPS Recruit job postings extend priority of service to veterans, a surviving spouse, orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty, spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on active duty, or spouse of a veteran with a disability if the spouse is the primary income for the household. To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD 214, NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD Form 1300 with an applicable marriage license or birth certificate must be provided before an interview can be extended. REMARKS(Applicationprocedures,Specialrequirements):State of Texas application must be submitted through the CAPPS website. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection. Resumes will NOT be accepted in place of a completed application. PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND A WRITING SAMPLE WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN CAPPS. COVER LETTER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:Anjali Kaul ZutshiExecutive Director, Friends of the Texas Historical CommissionP.O. Box 13497Austin, TX 78701 The Texas Historical Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, or disability in recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities which it sponsors. Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment. As part of the employment process, THC will conduct a driving and criminal background check. Unsatisfactory information relevant to the position may disqualify the applicant from employment. Disability access for testing and interview accommodations can be provided upon reasonable notice by contacting Human Resources at 512-305-6729. THC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: Veterans:Go to assistance translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. ForNewHires/Rehires: Health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVEACTIONEMPLOYER

Created: 2026-03-04