About the role#
The Student Campaigns and the Scripps Fund Coordinator assists in the operation of the annual giving program at Scripps College. This role reports to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving and the Scripps Fund. You will help reach specific dollar and participation goals by managing student caller operations, Giving Tuesday campaigns, and senior class gift programs. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Claremont, California.
What you'll do#
- Manage day-to-day student caller operations, including supervising staff and facilitating donor outreach shifts.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and coordinate employment for all student workers within the program.
- Facilitate training sessions on fundraising essentials and best practices in phone solicitation.
- Coordinate pledge reminder tracking and outreach in collaboration with internal teams.
- Manage support technologies related to Student Campaigns, including data loading and reporting.
- Lead senior class students in designating and implementing a senior gift.
- Record prospect interactions in the database and ensure data accuracy.
- Serve as a front-line contact for donors, troubleshooting issues and connecting them with resources.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of experience in non-profit fundraising or higher education advancement.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to compose high-quality written communications, reports, and correspondence.
- Knowledge of industry best practices regarding higher education annual funds.
- Experience with personal solicitations or making cold calls.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and maintain professional standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Claremont, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Scripps College
Scripps College is a liberal arts institution based in Claremont, California. Founded in 1926, the college focuses on women's leadership and interdisciplinary studies. It maintains a small class size to support a collaborative academic environment. The organization currently employs over 700 people.
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