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Rice University · 15 hours ago

Development Associate

6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities and is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising efforts. The role involves planning and organizing to build a pipeline of leadership and major gift support, as well as identifying and qualifying new prospects for fundraising initiatives.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Discover new major gift prospects to Rice University, especially those who have the capacity to give at the $100,000+ level

Qualify prospects for their capacity, inclination and potential areas of interest so they can be assigned to the portfolio where they are most likely to have successful engagement and solicitation

Manage effectively a large qualification portfolio

Interview prospects and enter pertinent information into the fundraising CRM

Work collaboratively with development colleagues in support of fundraising initiatives

Perform all other duties as assigned

Travel is required for this position up to 60% of the time

Occasional weekend and evening work hours are required

Requires contact with all areas of the university in person, in meetings, in writing, and by telephone

Requires personal contact outside the university with a wide range of constituents including alumni, parents and friends

Qualification

Fundraising experienceProspect researchData analysisMicrosoft OfficeWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailTeam collaborationWork under pressure

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Three or more (3+) years of successful professional fundraising, prospect research, sales development or equivalent experience

Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with no more than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years

Ability to learn new strategies

Strong written and verbal communication skills and effective at utilizing multi-channel styles of outreach

Strong data analysis skills

Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules

Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned