Donor Relations Student Assistant

Company: University of Central Missouri
Location: Warrensburg
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Position Information

Position Title

Donor Relations Student Assistant

Working Title

Donor Relations Student Assistant

Department

900000-Foundation

Pay Rate

$12

Position Number

S00171

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Donor Relations Student Assistant will assist the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Team in raising awareness of fundraising efforts on campus and with donors, managing video thank you messages (distributed through "ThankView"), and planning and executing donor stewardship events during Homecoming, Giving Impact Week, Evening of Appreciation, and more.

The selected candidate will contribute to researching donor stories, identifying high-impact student stories, writing video and social media content and cultivating positive relationships with faculty and staff.

Skills in photography, video editing/ producing, and Canva design are highly preferred, but not required.

Responsible for:

• ThankView content creation (script writing, video, and photo editing)
• Giving Impact Week content creation (writing, video, and photo editing)
• Running events on Student Experience and Philanthropy Day
• Assist with planning and executing donor events of various sizes and scales including Homecoming, Giving Impact Week, Founders Day and Evening of Appreciation
• Giving Day support
  • Video requests for support
  • Video thank you messages
  • Running giving power hours
  • Create promotional materials
  • Social Media Content #WhyIGiveWednesday
  • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Annual Giving or Donor Relations Coordinator Posting Date
    
    01/06/2023
    
    Closing Date
    
    02/03/2023
    
    Position Purpose
    
    The Donor Relations Student Assistant will assist the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Team in raising awareness of fundraising efforts on campus and with donors, managing video thank you messages (distributed through "ThankView"), and planning and executing donor stewardship events during Homecoming, Giving Impact Week, Evening of Appreciation, and more.
    
    The selected candidate will contribute to researching donor stories, identifying high-impact student stories, writing video and social media content and cultivating positive relationships with faculty and staff.
    
    Skills in photography, video editing/ producing, and Canva design are highly preferred, but not required.
    
    Responsible for:
    • ThankView content creation (script writing, video, and photo editing)
    • Giving Impact Week content creation (writing, video, and photo editing)
      • Running event on Student Experience and Philanthropy Day
      • Assist with planning and executing donor events of various sizes and scales including Homecoming, Giving Impact Week, Founders Day and Evening of Appreciation
      • Giving Day support
        • Video requests for support
        • Video thank you messages
        • Running giving power hours
        • Create promotional materials
        • Social Media Content #WhyIGiveWednesday
        • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Annual Giving or Donor Relations Coordinator Education & Formal Training
          
          High school diploma or equivalent
          
          Computer Skills
          
          Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Desktop Publishing
          
          Experience
          
          The selected candidate will contribute to researching donor stories, identifying high-impact student stories, writing video and social media content and cultivating positive relationships with faculty and staff.
          
          Skills in photography, video editing/ producing, and Canva design are highly preferred, but not required.
          
          Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:
          
          Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
          
          Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality
          
          Physical & Environmental Factors:
          
          Lifting weight
          
          Special Working Conditions:
          
          Supplemental Questions
          Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
          
        • * Do you understand that while classes are in session, students are limited to 20 hours per week (Sunday - Saturday) total of on-campus employment?
          • Yes
          • No
            
            Required Documents
            Required Documents
          • Cover Letter
          • Resume Optional Documents
          • Publications/Portfolio
          • Example of Scholarly Writing

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