Annual Fund Worker
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number: 20255413V
Position Title: Annual Fund Worker
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: 15-20 hours per week during summer
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2025 Summer
Location: Aldwyn 2
Number of positions: 1
Department: 608-Development
Contact Name: Kat Ciliberto
Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-7962
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary: The Annual Fund Intern will support the University Advancement’s Annual Giving team, with a primary focus on 1842 Day, Villanova’s annual day of giving. This role will assist with student engagement strategies, outreach efforts, and event preparation to increase awareness and participation. The intern will also contribute to broader student philanthropy initiatives, including the Senior Class Gift program.
Duties and Responsibilities
1842 Day Strategy & Preparation:
* Assist in developing engagement strategies and organizing interactive experiences, giveaways, and incentives to educate students on the impact of philanthropy at Villanova to encourage participation in 1842 Day.
* Coordinate on-campus outreach efforts, including tabling and pop-up events leading up to 1842 Day.
* Research successful student engagement strategies from other universities and suggest innovative approaches.
* Collaborate with student groups and campus partners to promote 1842 Day participation, including the Student Giving Power Hour.
* Work closely with the Senior Class Gift Committee to drive senior participation in 1842 Day, ensuring alignment with their fundraising efforts.
Social Media & Content Creation:
* Develop and curate social media content related to 1842 Day and student philanthropy, including countdowns, challenges, and engagement campaigns.
* Assist with video editing and photography for social media in collaboration with the digital and communication teams.
* Create visually appealing content using Canva and other design tools.
* Collect student testimonials and impact stories to showcase donor support.
* Analyze engagement metrics from previous years and provide insights to refine strategies.
Annual Giving Initiatives:
* Compile data from research and/or benchmarking conversations for proposals as needed.
* Support general Annual Giving projects and initiatives as needed.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress (preferred).
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with event planning, social media, and marketing (preferred).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 and Canva.
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Interest in fundraising, philanthropy, and student engagement.
Additional Information
Wage Rate: $11.25 per hour
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled
Posting Specific Questions
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* * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
o Yes
o No
* * Are you eligible for work study?
o Yes
o No
o I don't know
* * What is your availability? (days and times)
(Open Ended Question)
* * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?
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Optional Applicant Documents:
Required Documents
* Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
* Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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