Development Specialist, Campaigns and Operations

Development Specialist, Campaigns And Operations

Support The University of Texas at Austin's peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and campus-wide crowdfunding platform (HornRaiser), while also assisting in the administration and resource management of the Annual Giving Programs (AGP) team.

Assist in managing the year-round, campus-wide crowdfunding platform (HornRaiser) and work in close collaboration with Associate Director to manage and execute peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, including but not limited to 40 Hours for the Forty Acres (giving day) and Giving Tuesday.

Act as a main contact for roughly 200 groups that offer guidance and coordinates the collection of resources necessary for successful group fundraising during Annual Giving Programs peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

Work with Associate Director and Annual Giving Programs teammates to identify opportunities to enhance peer-to-peer campaign engagement and performance.

Assist the copywriting and review process for Annual Giving Programs peer-to-peer fundraising campaign solicitations as needed.

Assist in generating and updating campaign support resources including, but not limited to, informational toolkits, internal messaging and communication content.

Support approximately 150 groups annually by assisting with project intake, content review, interviews, and ongoing guidance to ensure best practices and the successful execution of crowdfunding campaigns on HornRaiser.

Organize HornRaiser participant consultations, workshops, and information sessions as required.

Act as a secondary contact for participating groups and inquiries about crowdfunding.

Manage internal records of AGP budget and oversee office supply inventory.

Manage team travel bookings, reimbursements, and liaising with building managers and vendors.

Monitor the shared Annual Giving email inbox and respond and / or route questions accordingly.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions.

Highly effective and demonstrated communication, (written, verbal, interpersonal), organization, and project management skills.

Capable of working independently and under pressure, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.

Excellence in problem-analyzing, problem-solving, and customer service. Detail-oriented with the ability to switch projects or priorities as needed.

Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.

Proficiency with Office 365 applications.

Hands-on experience executing fundraising campaigns - ideally crowdfunding and / or peer-to-peer campaigns.

Experience with CRM / database marketing - Salesforce and / or Affinaquest experience is a plus.

Experience managing online peer-to-peer giving platforms - GiveCampus experience a plus.

Copywriting experience a plus.

Experience in organizing events is a plus.

$52,000+ depending on qualifications.

Typical office environment with some on-site field work. This is an on-site / on-campus position based in Austin, Texas. Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events. Standard use of office equipment.

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, 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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