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General Notes

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly's monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snohetta in 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum's role in the community.

There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve. With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts.

Benefits eligible Blanton Museum of Art staff enjoy the same competitive benefits, programs and services offered to the University of Texas at Austin employees. Blanton staff also have access to complimentary admission to the museum, access to selected museum events, and a 20% discount at the Museum Store.

The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents. No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community. We invite you to view and apply for this professional opportunity.

Purpose

This position reports to the Director of Development at the Blanton Museum of Art. This position will oversee donor stewardship, take a leading role in developing and executing fundraising events and help convey the meaning and impact of philanthropy to Blanton donors. While working to ensure donor engagement, retention, and cultivation, this position broadly supports the museum's operating and capital expense budgets by achieving annual and project based fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

Stewardship

• Create, engage, and steward patron groups as well as assigned individual prospects and in-kind sponsorships and donations to increase annual giving and reduce expenses.

• Create a plan for engagement after each event and follow up with attendees in a timely fashion.

Events

• Manage and execute an approved events calendar working in coordination with vendors, marketing and operations to maximize net revenue. This can include donor events, galas, dinners, board meetings and tours.

Fundraising

• Work closely with the Director of Development to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a program of strategic engagement with donors and other key stakeholders to grow the Blanton's base of support and increase annual giving.

• Actively participate in meeting or exceeding annual departmental revenue goals; responsible for meeting or exceeding individual fundraising goals. Goals will be assigned annually based on business needs of the organization.

Administration

• Ensure compliance with museum, university and development policies and best practices for all events.

• Manage hiring and workflow for student intern(s).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Three years of development or related experience with demonstrated success in the creation and implementation of development strategies and specifically with individual giving, and event planning and execution.

• Familiarity with and contacts in Austin, Texas, and national philanthropic communities is essential, as is art museum experience, knowledge, and passion.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projects.

• Proven project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Capable of working independently.

• Experience in developing a strategic development plan for soliciting and securing gifts from private sources.

• Proven and measurable track record of successful in-person interactions with prospective donors.

• Experience in establishing strategies for identifying, qualifying, and cultivating prospective donors.

• Must be able to travel to visit prospects and donors.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in museum or university setting is highly desirable.

• Highly organized, self-starting individual who is energetic and dynamic.

• Possess a solid understanding of supporting technology.

• Flexible workstyle.

Salary Range

$72,000 plus depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment or hybrid work model.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Position includes local travel.

• May remain stationary at workstation for several hours at a time.

• Work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information including email addresses; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor 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 in to 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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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 ,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 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:

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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 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.