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This position may qualify for a hybrid remote/in-person work schedule. Must be able to attend occasional special meetings or events outside of normal business hours. Must be able to travel on occasion, including overnight and out of state.

Lead the development work at the Dana Center by developing, maintaining, and executing on an annual fundraising plan.

• Lead development work for the Dana Center. Nurture a culture of philanthropy. Work with Directors to develop and maintain an annual strategic fundraising plan. Execute on the Development plan to secure funding for ongoing and new Dana Center initiatives, including strategies to diversify funding. Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with funders. Lead fundraising and grant-related meetings

• Communicate fundraising goals and strategies internally and externally. Collaborate with Center leadership, programmatic leads, and the operations team to design and implement fundraising strategies and knowledge management systems.

• Manage the funding process from organizing proposal development to proposalsubmissions.In collaboration with Center leadership, programmatic leads, and the operations team, coordinateinterim reporting andspenddownand final reporting andnext steps.Manage proposal copy, including findings from evaluation and supporting information and materials and apply as needed across funding opportunities.

• Collaborate and leverage relationships with UT Development, faculty, other development colleagues, staff and leaders across the College and University to strengthen and expand funding opportunities.

• Participate in processes and activities designed to establish an organizational culture that supports learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility in order to enhance professional relationships, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant organizational fundraising or advancement experience

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies, including knowledge of management systems and resources for education funding

• Ability to communicate organizational objectives in a clear and compelling manner as well as the detailed plans required to achieve goals

• Proven track record of closing grants

• Demonstrated success with grant packaging, research and writing

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including editing and proofreading and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and diplomatic and collaborative working style

• Knowledge of the foundation, government, and corporate philanthropy landscape

• Previous management experience

(Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.)

• Demonstrated success leading strategic fundraising planning and execution

• More than five years of experience in organizational fundraising or advancement

• Existing fundraising relationships at the local, state, and/or national level and the ability to network.

• Proven track record of closing six- and seven-figure plus grants

• Experience building funders coalitions

• Experience with UT's VIP donor database and DEFINE system

$75,000 - $82,000

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; 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.