Federal Work Study, Student Fundraising Associate (Intern)

Ivy Tech Community College•Muncie, IN

13h

About The Position

The Student Fundraising Associate will be an integral part of the Development team. This intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist the development team in the planning, implementation, and execution of several main operation functions including, but not limited to, donor relations and stewardship, data maintenance and prospect research, and fundraising events and serving as an ambassador for the Foundation. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and pursuing education through Ivy Tech Community College
Ability to work professionally in independent and team settings
Ability to build and steward regional and statewide relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude
Relevant experience
You must apply with your Ivy Tech email address.
To Qualify for our Federal Work Study program students:
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Students must have a current and completed FAFSA on file.
Student must demonstrate financial need.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Responsibilities

DONOR RELATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP Conduct weekly thank you and/or follow-up phone calls to donors.
Through use of existing templates, write thank you notes to donors.
Create unique and personalized gifts, communications and/or projects for donors and top prospects.
DATA MAINTENANCE AND PROSPECT RESEARCH Use the Foundation’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) system database to record donor interactions, update contact information, and/or input of event attendance.
Research and prospecting alumni and donors using CRM.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND FOUNDATION AMBASSADOR As needed, assist with campus and/or Foundation Office events or receptions.
Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for Foundation, which could include speaking at events, greeting guests, interacting with donors at dinners and receptions, providing campus tours to top donors, or being featured in various publications or marketing pieces.

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