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• Manage and solicit individuals for annual giving initiatives for KRIRM.• Write development related documents including proposals, letters to prospects, etc.• Manage donor databases and other donor related information.• Serve as connector to prospective donors, and coordinate donor prospect events and prospect meetings.• Solicit prospects for major ($25,000+) gifts. • Assist in establishing goals and objectives and in developing guidelines, procedures, and rules for the Office of Institutional Advancement.• Engage in marketing planning and external brand management efforts of KRIRM, and execute innovative donor-focused marketing efforts.• Responsible for preparing, submitting and managing proposals to individuals and foundations.• Work directly with TAMUK Senior Director of Gift Planning, Executive Directors, Deans and other development professionals and various campus constituencies to assist with campus fundraising.• Manage high-level special projects including gifts of real estate and and other assets.

Bow Tie Brand Cattle Company is a small, family owned and operated cattle company focused on educating the next generation in beef production, land stewardship, and conservation.

Goal - Expand the branding and reach of the school to advance the mission, improve school community, and assist in growth.Create, plan and implement external marketing campaigns.Oversee and manage content development of school website, school mobile app, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).Work with a digital marketing company to expand and increase effectiveness of SEO, Google Ads and Google Analytics.Develop a unique and concise brand strategy and implementation plan.Identify community partners and opportunities for the purpose of advertising, marketing and advancing the brand of the school.Support the goals of the admissions office through marketing, communications, graphic design, tours and outreach.Oversee and manage internal communications with current families.In collaboration with Admissions, develop strategies to promote and achieve a positive culture within the school community.Partner with Admissions during re-enrollment and enrollment to ensure communications are effective and help meet the goals of the admissions office.Assist in planning school community activities to increase student and family participation on campus.Work with programs within the school to advance their visibility both on and off campus (athletics, arts, STEM, etc.).Create campaign materials and donor related pieces.Oversee the Corporate Sponsors Program and actively participate in growing the program.Write, create and distribute school publications including a weekly newsletter, special blog posts, and other notices as needed.Write and distribute public relations pieces to appropriate news outlets.Write and submit grant proposals for funding of special projects.Record and acknowledge all gifts.Coordinate annual fund campaign.Maintain donor databases.Plan and facilitate fundraising events through the year.

One of the nation’s leading wildlife research organizations focusing on education and applied science in order to enhance the conservation and management of wildlife in South Texas and related environments.• Work directly with Executive Director and Advisory Board to plan and execute marketing and development strategy to extend the reach of the Institute and promote giving• Identify potential donors and establish relationships between donors and the Institute• Create marketing and outreach materials, including newsletters, magazines, annual reports, program brochures, social media, invitations, and bulletins• Analyze marketing and development strategies for effectiveness and troubleshoot any issues to improve performance• Work with office staff to establish yearly budgets and goals • Support the Executive Director of Development • Manage social media accounts and online newsletters• Work with staff, printers, and web designers to ensure quality and integrity of the Institute’s branding and message• Attend multiple events around the state as a representative of the Institute• Oversee Marketing and Communications Manager• Provide marketing and design support for individual research programs• Point of contact for media organizations.• Plan and facilitate high profile events and meetings • Support current endowment campaign and work alongside the Executive Director of Development to meet campaign goals• Coordinate with Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation financial information and details distributed to donors• Team with other organizations to promote conservation and education throughout the state of Texas • Provide assistance with special projects as needed

Developed outreach materials, including newsletters, magazines, annual reports, program brochures, and invitationsProvided marketing and design support for individual research programsWrote and distribute press releases Managed social media accounts and online newslettersPlaned events, meetings and conferencesCreated website content and oversaw maintenance and development

South Texans' Property Rights Association (STPRA) works with the public and government officials to protect the rights of property owners in South Texas. We serve as a unifying force for South Texas by bringing the power of information and rational discourse to many of the issues that face our region. Whether it is energy production, immigration, national security, transportation, recreation, or food and fiber production, South Texas is a region of national importance. STPRA strives to be a source of information about South Texas to promote the region’s future growth, prosperity, and security.