Development Associate (Part Time) - KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

The Development Associate is a key member of the Development Team and ensures fundraising success for the KIPP Texas Austin region. Specifically, the Development Associate works under the direction of the Director of Development to ensure the region’s fundraising initiatives are met. This position will assist with donor engagement experiences, maintain meticulous records in the donor database (RENXT), and provide
administrative support for regional and statewide fundraising initiatives. This is a part-time role requiring the ability to work in a fast paced environment and respond proactively to fundraising priorities. The right individual must be mission-aligned, collaborative, and results-oriented. This role requires a highly organized teammate with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Donor Relations/Communications:
● Conduct prospect research
● Coordinate and support donor engagement activities, including meetings, site visits, and
appreciation events.
● Manage all aspects of regional giving days, end-of-year giving drive, and other online fundraising campaigns
● Oversee the creation, design, and distribution of engaging and informative regional donor newsletters and other mass communications. Maintain constituent records and track moves management

Maintain constituent records in donor database and upload necessary documentation

● Track moves management for each donor in portfolio and ensure the asks (opportunities) are accurately reflected in Raiser’s Edge
● Coordinate with the database team to pull mailing and email lists for reporting purposes and donor communications, such as the newsletters and appeals, and ensure all changes are updated in Raiser's Edge
● Work with the Database team to send donor tax acknowledgement letters and pledge reminders
● Support in other database requests as needed

Support and leverage the statewide Development Department
● Promote the cultivation and stewardship of regional projects/events such as webinars, speaker series, corporate events, etc. that are created by the Community Partnerships team and assist with day-of execution
● Assist Development Events team with day-of execution on local events
● Support Community Partnerships team with gathering collateral materials and support day-of logistics for KIPP school and/or campus tours
● Update local external materials such as slide decks, one-pagers, and acknowledgement letters for donors
● Complete fundraising and donor reports as assigned
● Other duties as assigned by the regional Director of Development, as per the needs of the region

Required Education and/or Experience:
● Bachelor's degree OR
● Minimum 1 year of development experience OR
● Majoring in Communications, English, Non-Profit Management
● 1-2 years stakeholder management preferred

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Highly organized; Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
● Strong planning skills
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and Google Suites
● High degree of professionalism and discretion
● Highly motivated and self-directed learner with a “whatever it takes” attitude
● Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising databases preferred
● Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is necessary
● Strong follow-up and follow-through skills are necessary
● Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines
● Leading technology skills able to apply to modify existing systems
● Highly motivated, resourceful, and self-directed learner
● Team player who is able to work both collaboratively and independently
● Has a sense of humor and genuinely shows appreciation for others
● Knowledge of Austin area grant opportunities and foundations preferred

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
● Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:
● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
● Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer/laptop
● Attending conferences or training sessions

Work Environment:
● Typical office environment with frequent interruptions
● Shared office space
● This role is based in Austin, TX
● Depending on the region, the work schedule might include remote and in the office work
● Part-time, 20 hrs/week, flexible schedule

Travel Requirements:
● Ability to travel to various KIPP Texas regions when needed, travel time not to 10%
● Travel may include consecutive days requiring overnight stay
● Travel transportation may include car, bus, or air

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance,  fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.