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Job Title

HRI Fund Development Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Institutional Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 Fund Development Assistant , under direction, is responsible for executing 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.

+ 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

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 with logistics and execut ion 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 .

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) 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.

INSURANCE: (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ 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

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/dual-career-partner/index.php)

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php)

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

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

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

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) :

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

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) :

+ 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.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.