Philanthropy & Engagement Ambassador

Grinnell College•Grinnell, IA

About The Position

The Student Engagement Ambassador will serve as an ambassador for Grinnell College and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. This role supports the Annual Giving team by creating compelling digital content, assisting with fundraising campaigns, and engaging alumni, parents, and other constituents through personalized outreach.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email, and database technologies.
Comfort with and willingness to call alumni and parents for donations on behalf of the College.
Knowledge of Grinnell College's program, place, and people to sufficiently inform a solicitation and communication strategy.
Comfort and willingness to be spotlighted in Annual Giving campaigns including print, digital, and video pieces.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Congenial and positive attitude.
High degrees of tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, confidentiality, professionalism and maturity.

Responsibilities

Create engaging content (email, video, social media, and other digital materials) to connect alumni, parents, and friends with Grinnell College.
Make solicitation phone calls to alumni, parents, and other constituents to encourage philanthropic support.
Provide content support for Annual Giving campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, Scarlet & Give Back Day, and other initiatives throughout the year.
Assist with additional duties such as communications, event planning, and constituent engagement as needed.
Represent the institution professionally and promote the mission of Grinnell College.
Complete solicitation calls to alumni and parents to renew, increase, and acquire gifts to the College.
Write and enter contact reports into Raiser's Edge database as needed.
Maintain a positive approach while responding to potentially challenging concerns or issues that constituents may bring up.
Assist with the creation of digital marketing pieces including production of videos and social media content to be used in concert with Annual Giving campaigns.
Openness to being featured in College communications including print and video pieces.
Participate in regular meetings with supervisor and the Annual Giving team, as needed.
Sign confidentiality document and maintain donor confidentiality regarding donor information, database information, and giving history.
Work in a goal and metric oriented role, meet established deadlines and achieve fundraising goals as set by office leadership.