Student Donor Engagement Officer

KU Endowment•Lawrence, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

KU Endowment, the independent nonprofit fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, is seeking a Student Donor Engagement Officer to help communicate the impact of philanthropy through digital content, creative storytelling, and donor connections. The officer will contribute to donor engagement, renewal communications, acquisition, and stewardship initiatives in collaboration with colleagues across KU Endowment and the University. Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at KU. The role is based at KU Endowment’s Lawrence office and is part-time, with 19 or fewer hours per week scheduled during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Employment is reviewed at the end of each 16-week semester and may be extended by mutual agreement; summer employment may also be considered. The successful candidate is expected to support KU Endowment’s core values of collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence. Regular and reliable attendance is essential. The role operates in a professional office environment and involves frequent communication with colleagues and the general public, occasional filing and physical effort, and rare work-related travel that may include evenings, weekends, or overnight trips. The anticipated pay rate is $14.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kansas.
Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment.
Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Valid driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation for travel between locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events, and work-related activities.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the general public.
Ability to perform physical effort or lifting of medium loads up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Strong writing and editing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in crafting engaging and impactful content using digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Create engaging content for digital platforms to communicate the impact of philanthropy at the University of Kansas.
Manage and execute monthly donor engagement projects and ensure timely, personalized donor communications.
Collaborate with Mass Engagement and One-to-One Engagement team members to develop and implement donor relationship initiatives that support acquisition and retention.
Assist with strategies to acquire new donors, including targeted appeals and personalized stewardship approaches.
Cultivate donor relationships through digital channels, respond to inquiries, acknowledge contributions, and express gratitude.
Coordinate with colleagues across the organization on collaborative donor engagement and fundraising projects.
Stay informed about trends and best practices in digital engagement, philanthropy, and higher education advancement, and apply that knowledge to donor engagement strategies.
Support the Donor Engagement department and University of Kansas mission and goals by participating in team meetings, training, and departmental activities.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.