University of Texas at Austin-posted 5 months ago
Full-time • Director
Austin, TX
Educational Services

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 Snøhetta 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 available to the University of Texas at Austin employees. Blanton staff also have access to complimentary admission to the museum, 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.

  • Maintain an understanding of the Blanton's priorities, vision and mission.
  • Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 well qualified prospective and active donors with a capacity of $500,000+ and solicit gifts to support operations and grow the endowment through pledged and planned monetary gifts.
  • Engage in qualification, strategy, development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $50,000+ for Blanton Museum of Art through annual gifts and endowment of staff positions, programs and priorities of the museum.
  • Consistently produce $1,500,000+ per year in contributed revenue that is available within the fiscal year as well as building endowment funding.
  • Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the managed portfolio and as requested.
  • Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals with a focus on engaging new donors.
  • Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
  • Utilize fundraising databases and prospecting tools. Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies and forecasting.
  • Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with museum leadership, curators, and other development staff to develop museum-wide funding opportunities to reach annual budgetary and longterm campaign goals.
  • Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all departments and development staff to further goals and mission of the Blanton.
  • Performs related duties as assigned. May work on assigned projects.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
  • A minimum of three years' experience in major gifts fundraising or related fields.
  • High degree of emotional intelligence.
  • Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.
  • Ability to drive results.
  • Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
  • Project management skills.
  • Capable of working independently while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
  • Experience working with VIP, Altru or other similar CRM.
  • Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
  • More than the required years of fundraising and/or planned giving experience.
  • Museum or cultural organization fundraising experience is highly preferred.
  • Graduate degree and/or CFRE certification.
  • Experience working in a large-scale complex academic research university.
  • Knowledge of UT Austin policies and procedures.
  • Competitive benefits, programs and services available to the University of Texas at Austin employees.
  • Complimentary admission to the museum.
  • Access to selected museum events.
  • 20% discount at the Museum Store.
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