Development Specialist for Campaigns and Operations

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,050 - 60,950; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Development Specialist for Campaigns and Operations to support year-round fundraising efforts across campus, including HornRaiser crowdfunding and peer-to-peer campaigns such as 40 Hours for the Forty Acres and Giving Tuesday.

Working with the Associate Director and Annual Giving Programs, you will coordinate with ~200 groups, manage resources, assist copywriting, and oversee campaign communications and budget tracking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of fundraising or complex administrative experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing campus-wide crowdfunding platform HornRaiser and peer-to-peer campaigns.
• Serve as contact for ~200 groups; coordinate resources for fundraising campaigns.
• Support campaign engagement, performance analysis, and copywriting/review for solicitations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Independent work

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Affinaquest

GiveCampus

Office 365

Job description

Job Posting Title: Development Specialist for Campaigns and Operations

Hiring Department: University Development Office

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Salary Range

$53,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• This position is based in Austin, Texas.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
• Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment, with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on-site work is the standard expectation for this position.
• May require additional hours during peak periods and special events.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required in this job.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.