Harte Research Institute Development Officer II

Texas A&M University, United States

Updated: about 20 hours ago
Location: Corpus Christi, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime

Job Title

Harte Research Institute Development Officer II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Institutional Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description


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.

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.


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PURPOSE

The Harte Research Institute Development Officer is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and retaining individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will manage a personal portfolio of giving prospects and will work closely with the team at the Harte Research Institute to promote the acquisition of gifts. This is a full-time position reporting to the Harte Research Institute Director of Development.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Administrative

Percent Effort: 100%

  • Establish and maintain relationships with existing donors and donor prospects.

  • Identify and qualify prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors based on area of interest and alignment of values and mission.

  • Build and manage a portfolio of mid- to major gift lead donors.

  • Employ moves management to elevate individual donors and their giving.

  • Maintain current summary, needs, budgets for labs/programs.

  • Batch and submit a grant proposal plan for TAMU-CC Foundation Trustees to review and approve at each meeting (September, November, March, June).

  • Craft and submit grant and gift proposals based on the overall needs and priorities of the Institute, labs and programs.

  • Manage grant/gift cycle to ensure execution of fund agreement, proper fund processing and reporting.

  • In concert with Development Assistant, maintain Raiser’s Edge records to reflect all activity and to set reminders for upcoming deadlines and next steps.

  • In concert with the development team and HRI marcom, oversee an event-based fundraising program, including identification and recruitment of guests, event logistics, execution, and donor follow-up. 

  • Work with Advancement Services to properly receive gifts and follow established processes for delivery of gifts to Advancement Services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

  • Two years of related experience in fundraising.

  • Additional education may be used to substitute for the experience requirement:

    • Masters degree and no experience in fundraising.

  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and manage details within the broader vision of the university and institute.

  • Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and timely reports.

  • Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc)

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to travel on a regular basis to include some night and weekend hours.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

  • Masters degree in related field.

  • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in alumni relations, development, individual major gift fundraising, grant-writing, or event management.

  • Excellent grant writing and grant management skills.

  • Ability to interface with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.

  • Proficient in Raiser’s Edge (RENXT), Outlook, Word and Zoom.

  • Experience working in higher education or a research institute.



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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.