What is OwlConnect?

OwlConnect is a constituent relationship management solution powered by Blackbaud CRM for use by Rice University employees. Launched in 2018, OwlConnect was designed as a comprehensive advancement system to meet the needs of Rice University’s Development and Alumni Relations and its partners across campus for the following:

• Maximize coordinated opportunities for Rice constituents to make a difference through their engagement and philanthropy
• Capture data and information on all constituents and their activities, including giving, volunteering, and most touch points with Rice University
• Reflect Rice University’s core values of responsibility, integrity, community and excellence
• Facilitate strategic planning through powerful system capabilities

How do I get started?

To become an OwlConnect user, please follow the steps below:

• Complete and submit the Request Access to OwlConnect Form before starting the training process. The employee’s supervisor must sign the request indicating that the staff member has a business need to access the system.
• All users must complete a mandatory employee user agreement and must reaffirm on an annual basis their commitment to data security and confidentiality to retain access to the system.
• At a minimum, the Self-Paced Fundamentals of OwlConnect training must be completed to receive view access of the OwlConnect production environment. 
• Additional training and data entry rights may be needed depending upon an employee’s role and job functions.

Interested in learning more?

Please send an email to owlconnect@rice.edu for more information. Thank you for your interest!