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The University of Texas at Austin · 5 months ago

Development Specialist, Campaigns and Operations

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $52K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is a leading institution that fosters positive social change and innovation. The Development Specialist will support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and manage the campus-wide crowdfunding platform while assisting in the administration of the Annual Giving Programs team.

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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

Qualification

Fundraising programs experienceOffice 365 proficiencyProject management skillsCRM/database marketingCopywriting experienceCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills