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Texas A&M University · 4 days ago

HRI Fund Development Assistant

Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution. The HRI Fund Development Assistant is responsible for executing fundraising initiatives and programs to help achieve the Harte Research Institute’s mission and objectives, including managing donor relationships and coordinating fundraising activities.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

In concert with the Office of Institutional Advancement, responsible for ensuring HRI prospect records are updated in Raiser’s Edge as needed

Update and maintain all HRI fundraising activity in Raiser’s Edge, including input of development activities, actions, proposals, opportunities, etc

Interface consistently with Institutional Advancement to maintain and stay current on processes and procedures around data management, gift processing and gift administration. Establish and prepare development management reports

Review weekly gift report for accuracy and adjust Raiser’s Edge ‘opportunities’ accordingly

Run established reports built in Raiser’s Edge by Advancement Services

Compile research and create donor profiles

Work with HRI MarCom and development team to determine data needs for mailings and events, submit Data Requests to IA, review and manage returned constituent data

Assist in developing effective ways to collect constituent contact information and send to Advancement Services for input into Raiser’s Edge

Work with Stewardship Coordinator to effectively perform donor recognition and provide timely thank you notes and acknowledgements

Facilitate production of all direct mail and digital fundraising appeals and other development support materials

Connect with donors and coordinate HRI tours

Assist with the implementation execution and coordination of a model for sustainable funding for HRI current use funds

Coordinate engagement opportunities for regular donors

Assist with grant applications and gift proposals

Collect graduate student scholarship applications, create applicant reports, and work with scholarship committee and TAMU-CC Scholarship Office to award scholarships and send Thank You notes

Track department budget

Provide overall administrative support for development staff by scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies, submitting travel requests and expense reports, and other duties as assigned

Assist with HRI events by developing guest list, mailing Save the Dates and invitations, managing RSVPs, registration, event check-in, and completing attendance follow-up

Assist with logistics and execution of fundraising events

Qualification

Raiser’s EdgeFundraising initiativesDatabase applicationsSpreadsheet applicationsAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsMultitaskingBasic web designSustainable Fundraising ModelCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Two (2) years of related experience

Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications and basic web design

Strong written and communication skills along with having strong organizational, analytical and planning skills

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Preferred

Three (3) years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge or similar CRM software

Familiarity with the Sustainable Fundraising Model – Benevon

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month, 8 hours of sick leave time off every month, 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays each year.

Company

Texas A&M University

Glassdoor4.4

Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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