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THE THC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: The Texas Historical Commission, by statutory authority, has a development office within the THCs 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 the Finance and Office manager serve in parallel roles for the nonprofit organization as well. JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform highly complex (senior level) development and fundraising related work to support 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 and fundraising, including but not limited to cultivation and solicitation of gifts to the FTHC, donor relations management, program development and support, communication and outreach for the FTHC, and some board management and financial management. Work under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Friends of the Texas Historical Executive Director/the THC Chief Development Officer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Development Fundraising Manage all aspects of the FTHC Individual and Corporate Giving Programs. Manage a list of major gift prospects (individual), including conducting prospect research and preparing statistical reports, cultivating, and soliciting gifts. This includes researching individual prospects and preparing, maintaining, and managing targeted donor lists for specific programs and projects, including capital projects with guidance and oversight from the ED. 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. Launch and manage 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 individual donors for program/project- related gifts. Support and partner with the Executive Director (ED) and FTHC team on any other ongoing fundraising campaigns as needed. Coordinate, with guidance from Board and ED, any fundraising events, or special events. 2. Donor Relations Management Oversee accuracy and currency of donor database, maintain 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, specifically solicitations, acknowledgments, and emails. Generate regular reports to track annual fundraising goals for individual and corporate giving. 3. Program and Project Development and Support Partner with the FTHC team to 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 aspects of these programs or projects as required and as directed by the ED, including cultivating donor relationships in support of the programs/projects, and soliciting individual or corporate gifts; managing the program/project Committees as applicable; and coordinating any required annual planning processes for the programs/projects. Work with the ED to support the Development Seminars/Workshops program. 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 from individual and corporate prospects. 4. Communications and Outreach Support the implementation of the FTHC comprehensive communications plan for ongoing communications with donors, partners, and supporters and with the Commission. Manage, refine, and update all web and online content related to fundraising and planned giving with feedback and guidance from the ED. Support FTHCs virtual events program as needed; work with the current program lead to identify and solicit speakers; work with ED to develop potential funding asks for the program from corporate or individual donors. Support the development of the FTHC newsletter; work with current program lead on content development. Participate in the development of 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 as needed. Coordinate, 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, as needed, in the review and financial management of FTHCs 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. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 10. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met): Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; 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; Experience in use and management of a donor database (customer/constituent database management (CRM) systems, such as Neon, Raisers 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 drivers license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and Required to travel up to 20% of the work period. Please attach resume and a cover letter with application (Attn: Anjali Zutshi, Executive Director, Friends of the THC). PREFER: Experi