What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development & Operations Associate position at Texas Public Policy Foundation?
Job Description
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is seeking a mission-driven Development & Operations Associate.
About TPPF
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit research-based think tank in Austin, Texas. Established in 1989, TPPF promotes conservative principles and develops free-market approaches to public policy challenges affecting Texans and all Americans. To achieve its mission, TPPF analyzes complex issues, creates legislative policy solutions, and advocates for those solutions at the Texas Legislature, Congress, and other public forums.
Life At TPPF
The Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization that shapes the future of Texas & beyond through innovative thought leadership. At TPPF, you will have the opportunity to be part of an engaged team whose mission is to create a freer future for all Texans and Americans. We look for individuals who are passionate about advancing conservative public policy and embody servant leadership. With a strong belief in personal responsibility, we trust our people and want to empower them to make the right decisions for the right reasons - this is why it is crucial we bring the right people on board. We value our team and work to cultivate a culture of hard work, entrepreneurship, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration. As a team, we support one another and strive to create an environment in which our team members are inspired to excel, motivated to innovate, and empowered to be servant leaders for the cause of liberty.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Development & Operations Associate supports TPPF's fundraising and finance functions through accurate gift processing, donor data management, and clerical accounting support. This role is best suited for a detail-oriented professional who approaches their work with the discipline of an accountant without requiring formal accounting credential. Someone who values clean records, careful reconciliation, and reliable systems.
The Associate partners closely with the Development team to ensure gifts are processed promptly, and with the CFO to maintain the operational integrity of the back office. Success in this role contributes directly to TPPF's accountability to its donors and the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
TPPF values our team members and strives to provide a comprehensive benefits package so that our people can focus on achieving the mission. We offer competitive salaries and excellent health insurance, for staff & dependents. In addition, we have generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies, including holidays and parental leave, and retirement contribution matching.
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is seeking a mission-driven Development & Operations Associate.
About TPPF
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit research-based think tank in Austin, Texas. Established in 1989, TPPF promotes conservative principles and develops free-market approaches to public policy challenges affecting Texans and all Americans. To achieve its mission, TPPF analyzes complex issues, creates legislative policy solutions, and advocates for those solutions at the Texas Legislature, Congress, and other public forums.
Life At TPPF
The Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization that shapes the future of Texas & beyond through innovative thought leadership. At TPPF, you will have the opportunity to be part of an engaged team whose mission is to create a freer future for all Texans and Americans. We look for individuals who are passionate about advancing conservative public policy and embody servant leadership. With a strong belief in personal responsibility, we trust our people and want to empower them to make the right decisions for the right reasons - this is why it is crucial we bring the right people on board. We value our team and work to cultivate a culture of hard work, entrepreneurship, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration. As a team, we support one another and strive to create an environment in which our team members are inspired to excel, motivated to innovate, and empowered to be servant leaders for the cause of liberty.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Development & Operations Associate supports TPPF's fundraising and finance functions through accurate gift processing, donor data management, and clerical accounting support. This role is best suited for a detail-oriented professional who approaches their work with the discipline of an accountant without requiring formal accounting credential. Someone who values clean records, careful reconciliation, and reliable systems.
The Associate partners closely with the Development team to ensure gifts are processed promptly, and with the CFO to maintain the operational integrity of the back office. Success in this role contributes directly to TPPF's accountability to its donors and the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Gift Processing and Donor Communications Support: Process individual and major gifts accurately and on time. Generate donor acknowledgments, receipts, and related correspondence. Track inventory of letterhead, envelopes, and other mailing materials, and support Major Gift Officer and leadership mailing requests as they arise.
- Data Support and Reporting: Produce recurring development reports for the CFO and development leadership, including daily donation summaries, weekly year-to-date financial reports, and weekly Major Gift Officer activity reports. Manage the monthly data import from the CRM into the email marketing platform. Maintain the integrity of donor records and ensure development data reconciles cleanly with the general ledger.
- Accounting and Operations Clerical Support: Maintain vendor master files, perform invoice data entry, and code credit card transactions for review by the accounting team. Support the CFO and finance function with clerical tasks that keep month-end close moving. Provide backup support to reception, building operations, and the events team as needed during high-volume periods.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- An accountant's mindset for accuracy and reconciliation, without requiring formal accounting credentials.
- Strong attention to detail and a habit of double-checking your own work.
- Comfort with CRM databases (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar), Microsoft Excel, and standard office software.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently.
- Clear written communication, especially in donor-facing correspondence.
- Discretion in handling confidential donor and financial information.
- A service-minded approach that makes colleagues more effective.
- Alignment with TPPF's mission and a genuine interest in the cause of liberty.
- Prior experience in nonprofit development operations, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a similar finance-adjacent role.
- Familiarity with gift processing best practices and IRS acknowledgment requirements.
- Experience pulling reports from a CRM and reconciling against accounting records.
- Exposure to accounting software.
TPPF values our team members and strives to provide a comprehensive benefits package so that our people can focus on achieving the mission. We offer competitive salaries and excellent health insurance, for staff & dependents. In addition, we have generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies, including holidays and parental leave, and retirement contribution matching.