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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Development Research Assistant in LOGAN, Utah
Development Research Assistant
Requisition ID: 2024-8038
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Caine College of the Arts Department: Dean-Caine College of the Arts Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview The Caine College of the Arts (CCA) Development Research Assistant works with the Senior Director of Advancement and the Dean to plan and implement the CCA development strategies, communications, and fundraising/donor relations/alumni engagement activities. This is a full-time position reporting to the Dean's Assistant.
The successful candidate may request up to two days each week of remote work following a successful probationary period.
Responsibilities 50% Development support activities
Provide support to the Senior Director of Advancement, Dean, and others as requested, including: researching prospect data; gathering information; preparing communications and reports; doing research to provide appropriate background information; and preparing drafts of impact reports, proposals, gift agreements, correspondence, and other development-related materials. Draft/create materials regarding alumni and donor highlights for social media, newsletter, and website, working with CCA Marketing as necessary. Assist the Dean and Assistant to the Dean with CCA Advancement Council activities. In all efforts be watchful for any information that may be pertinent to potential future gifts or cultivation opportunities for the college. 25% Stewardship activities
Attend monthly Stewie Meetings with USU Advancement.
- Assist and research unawarded scholarships by following up with the Deans Office and/or department heads depending on where the scholarship is housed. Review and approve student thank you letters in Scholarship Universe prior to sending on to the donors.
- Maintain database to track stewarding activities, including thank you notes and donor acknowledgements. Prepare weekly gift reports. Prepare gift acknowledgements. Assure stewarding and reporting deadlines are met. Work with CCA Business Services and USU Advancement Services offices to ensure gifts are deposited and receipted correctly, researching as necessary to resolve any discrepancies. Prepare stewardship reports for foundations and donors as required.
- Build a rapport with donors making sure that they have that personal touch when attending events.
- Assist the Assistant to the Dean with the annual Awards Celebration and Donor Recognition event.
Occasional after-hours and off-site work are required components of this position. 15% Annual Giving/Donor Communication
Draft and send annual giving fundraising letters, emails, social media posts, and other forms of communication to potential and existing donors. Write compelling messages, proofread, and ensure timely delivery, while coordinating efforts with the college and University Advancement. Conduct research to identify potential donors, including alumni, parents, and community members, who have a connection with or interest in supporting the arts. Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of... For full info follow application link.
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