Development Assistant

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students / GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The HRI Development Assistant, under direction, is responsible forexecuting fundraising initiatives and programs to help achieve the Harte Research Institute’s mission and objectives. This position involves researching, prospecting, cultivating, and managing relationships with donors, as well as coordinating and providing overall support for all HRI fundraising activities.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1 : Development / Stewardship and Communication

Percent Effort : 80%

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.

Functional Area 2 : Administrative

Percent Effort : 10%

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.

Trackdepartment 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

Functional Area 3 : Event Support

Percent Effort : 10%

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 withlogistics and execution of fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

Two 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in related field

Three years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM software and Smartsheets.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Medical

0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

Up to 83% of premium covered by the university :

Employee and Spouse

Employee and Children

Employee and Family coverage

Dental & Vision

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

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

Public Loan Forgiveness

Book scholarships

100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Voluntary Tax Deferred Account / Deferred Compensation Plan

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.