Development Specialist, Campaigns and Operations

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

What starts here changes the world. The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here. Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas. Learn more about UT’s mission and values , leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan . Why Join Texas Development? The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education. Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors. Join us and change the world . Benefits The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services. Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT. Purpose 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.
• Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees