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Assistant Director of Development

2 months ago

Austin, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Development

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Hiring Department:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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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:

Sep 01, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation of native plants through its public botanic garden and its education, research and outreach programs. Founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden, a community gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, sustainable landscapes, land restoration and research. It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants in the state, welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, has 16,000 members and reaches more than 2 million people through its website. The Center is focused on improving landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and connecting people with our environment.

The Wildflower Center believes that the "environment is where we all meet," as Lady Bird Johnson once wisely said. We are a community of people that care for each other, our land and our broader community.

Benefits-eligible Wildflower Center staff members enjoy the robust health, time off and leave, and retirement benefits of The University of Texas at Austin employees. Wildflower Center staff get free parking, a free annual membership, discounts on Center classes and purchases made at the Gift Shop and Gallery and the Wildflower Cafe, and access to featured events. An inspiring and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you.

Purpose

The Wildflower Center seeks an Assistant Director of Development to advance its fundraising initiatives. The Assistant Director works with the Center's Director of Development to develop and implement plans for soliciting major gifts from prospective donors in the major metropolitan areas of Texas and key out-of-state areas with Center and University donors and prospects. The Assistant Director will supervise the Development Specialist and the Development Assistant.

Job Responsibilities

  • Goal Setting: Work closely with the Director of Development to develop and execute targeted fundraising initiatives in alignment with Wildflower Center strategic priorities and to set fundraising goals and objectives with a focus on capital campaigns, major gifts to programs, planned gifts and endowment gifts.

  • Donor Management I: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors to increase significant gifts and broaden the Center's donor base.

  • Donor Management II: Identify prospects through consultation with Center advisors, extensive analysis of constituent databases, and personal visits to prospects. Establish and meet goals for donor visits and document all contacts with donors and prospects. Develop timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a contact.

  • Documentation: Develop timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a contact. Make weekly check deposits to the University Development Office on a rotating basis.

  • Team Engagement: Engage the Executive Director, Development Director, and Advisory Council members where appropriate in these activities, including making stewardship and fundraising calls and presenting proposals.

  • Supervisory: Manage the Development Specialist and Development Assistant as direct reports.

  • Database Report Entry: Maintain meticulous development records, maintaining appropriate electronic documentation using the University's CRM, called VIP, in a timely manner, including proposal tracking, contact reports, and forecasting.

  • Events Support: Assist with Center-wide and donor-centric events including, but not limited to, Fortlandia, Luminations, Lady Bird Day, and Plant Sales.

  • Staff Collaboration: Work collaboratively, proactively and in a professional, guest-service-oriented manner with all Wildflower Center and University of Texas at Austin staff to further development goals.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and three years of development and donor engagement experience.

  • Proven project management skills and ability to think strategically, creatively and to work well under pressure.

  • Experience using reporting tools and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Demonstrated understanding of the importance of donor relations and stewardship to a successful fundraising program.

  • Ability to complete projects on time and on budget, and report on status and progress.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

  • Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to donors and the University.

  • Experience with major gifts, capital campaigns, planned gifts and endowments.

  • Must have a valid TX driver's license and reliable transportation for local and in-state travel.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree

  • Five (5) years of major gifts fundraising experience

  • Experience raising gifts with corporations

  • Experience in and passion for working for a nonprofit organization with a conservation, nature education, or environmental mission

  • Successful track record in securing six- and seven-figure gifts

  • Experience with Blackbaud's Altru and UT's VIP

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • May work around standard office conditions.

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

  • Prolonged screen time.

  • Use of manual dexterity.

  • Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather for mission-related events.

Work Shift

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

  • Evening and weekend work may be required for events and weekend lead shifts.

  • Some travel in and outside of Texas may be required.

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information including email address; 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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.

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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:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
  • E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.