Federal Work-Study - Ivy Tech Foundation (Columbus)

Ivy Tech Community College•Columbus, IN

2d•Onsite

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. 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

Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need
Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
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

Responsibilities

Draft personalized donor thank-you notes and communications using provided templates and creative approaches.
Maintain accurate and timely donor records in the CRM system, ensuring data integrity.
Work with the internal marketing team on various social media promotions geared towards cultivation and stewardship.
Research at least 10–15 prospective donors or alumni using CRM tools and other approved resources.
Participate in at least two fundraising or donor stewardship events, contributing to guest engagement and event success.
Shadow and/or assist staff in donor meetings, tours, or public events to learn relationship-building techniques.
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.
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.
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.