Senior Director of Development, Arts, Culture and Collections

Job Posting Title:

Senior Director of Development, Arts, Culture and Collections

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Hiring Department:

University Development Office

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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:

Nov 14, 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

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.

Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.

Learn more about UT’s mission and values, leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan.

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Join us and change the world.

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

To serve as the Senior Director of Development supporting Arts, Culture, and Collections. The Senior Director will focus on supporting the College of Fine Arts and work closely with the college’s leadership. The role will also support the fundraising efforts of the Blanton Museum, the Harry Ransom Center, Texas Performing Arts, and other arts and collections spaces. The Senior Director will focus on identifying and cultivating prospects with a capacity of $1,000,000+ with an emphasis on soliciting gifts of $1,000,000 and above. The position reports to the Executive Director of Gift and Estate Planning, Arts, Culture and Collections.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of engaging donors in the arts space, a proven ability to bring creativity, curiosity, and boldness to the role, and comfort working within a complex organization   

Responsibilities

• Maintain an understanding of the university’s priorities, vision and mission specifically as it relates to the arts, culture, and collections areas.

• Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.

• Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship b