HRI Fund Development Assistant

HRI Fund Development Assistant

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Institutional Advancement

Commensurate

Corpus Christi, Texas

Staff

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.

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.

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%

Functional Area 3 : Event Support

Percent Effort : 10%

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience.

From our generous benefits package 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 : Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.

Dual Career Partner Program

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities

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

Tuition Benefits : Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year.

Retirement : Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account / Deferred Compensation Plan.

Time Off : 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.