Texas Historical Commission · 16 hours ago
THC - Senior Development Manager (Program Specialist V) 26-35
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$6,300/mo - $6,700/mo
10+ years expThe Texas Historical Commission is seeking a Senior Development Manager to provide advanced fund development and consultative services. The role involves coordinating fundraising efforts, managing donor relations, and supporting program development for the agency and its nonprofit partner.
GovTechMechanical DesignMedia and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate all foundation and institutional 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May train others
Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance
Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Required to travel a minimum of 30% of the work period
Preferred
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
Demonstrated interest in history, historic preservation, or the arts
Benefits
Health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.
Company
Texas Historical Commission
Texas Historical Commission is a govtech and media and entertainment company located in Austin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Estrada, CPA, MBA
CFO/Director of Finance and Accounting
Anjali Kaul Zutshi
Chief Development Officer; Executive Director of the Friends of the THC
Recent News
2025-04-26
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