Development Specialist for Campaigns and Operations

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.