Federal Work-Study - Ivy Tech Foundation (Columbus)

Duties And 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.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Conduct weekly thank you and/or follow-up phone calls 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Build and steward regional and statewide relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Relevant experience.

Pay

Pay Rate: $15/hr.