Annual Giving Development Assistant
Annual Giving Development Assistant - Position Description
The Annual Giving Development Assistant is an employment opportunity for a junior or a senior student at UW Oshkosh to learn the basics of a career in fundraising and the operational policies and procedures of a university advancement office. This position will be responsible for assisting with the planning and coordination of UW Oshkosh annual giving efforts. This role reports directly to the and works closely with the Development Specialist for Annual Giving.
This opportunity is recommended for those students who have an interest in working in higher education, philanthropy or non-profit management.
Position duties:
- Complete various list requests for print and email fundraising appeals
- Collaborate with University Marketing to create content for appeals and fundraising efforts
- Partner with Development Specialist for Annual Giving to assist with signature annual giving efforts, including but not limited to Titans Day of Giving, Black and Gold scholarship fundraising event and Thank a Donor Day event
- Analyze return on investment of all print and email fundraising appeals and assist with creating reports and records for future planning
- Complete appropriate learning paths in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge software program
Essential Skills:
- Applicant should possess the following skills and qualities:
- Excellent customer service and both written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to think critically and analytically
- Time management and ability to work within deadlines