26-27 Annual Giving Intern

Saint Mary's College • Notre Dame, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Annual Giving Intern position is open ONLY to applicants who have demonstrated a track record of leadership and dependability through Annual Giving and/or Class Gift Campaign activities. As the Annual Giving Intern, you will be responsible for helping directly solicit– via phone and video– alumnae, parents, and friends of the College to increase annual support to the Saint Mary’s Fund. You will be expected to answer questions from prospective donors, as well as completing daily reports for your supervisor. This is a critically important revenue generating position for the College. The Annual Giving Intern is expected to help contribute to social media initiatives, as necessary. Support with Class Gift Campaign events and planning, as well as with solicitation on Donor Challenge is required for this position. The intern will provide routine clerical support for the Office of Annual Giving, including through the writing of various stewardship initiatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated track record of leadership and dependability through Annual Giving and/or Class Gift Campaign activities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Phone etiquette.
• Ability to deescalate potentially angry or upset prospects.
• Ability to understand annual giving technologies, including the possibility of video creation.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in social media practices.

Responsibilities

• Directly solicit alumnae, parents, and friends of the College via phone and video to increase annual support to the Saint Mary’s Fund.
• Answer questions from prospective donors.
• Complete daily reports for supervisor.
• Contribute to social media initiatives.
• Support Class Gift Campaign events and planning.
• Provide solicitation support on Donor Challenge.
• Provide routine clerical support for the Office of Annual Giving.
• Write various stewardship initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed