Student Fundraiser, Thunderbird

Student Fundraiser, Thunderbird

The ASU Foundation (ASUF) fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact.

The Student Fundraiser will reach out to alumni, family, and friends of Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School for Global Management for their philanthropic support.

The position offers a fast-paced team work environment and allows for students to gain vital skills in communication, sales tactics, and customer service.

The student fundraiser position requires being in front of a computer for 3.5 to 4.0 hours at a time. The ASU Foundation is an off-campus employer.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

This position will work 10-15 hours per week, for a minimum of 3 shifts. Additional hours maybe allowed during school breaks and over the summer.

Learn more about our student employment program .

What you'll do :

Conduct outreach and engagement on behalf of ASU, specifically the Thunderbird School of Management, and related programs

Foster relationships with Thunderbird partners and solicit prospective donors for donations going toward areas of interest or affinity at Thunderbird

Engage with prospect over outbound calling efforts by following scripts and tip-sheets to effectively relay information and clarify any questions or issues that arise

Accurately keep record of all conversations within the calling platform to relate summaries of engagements with the team

Build awareness and interest around the ASUF among campus community

Ability to relate well and carry meaningful and authentic conversations with all prospective donors

Strong understanding of Thunderbird, ASU, and its endeavors

Other duties as assigned

What you'll need :

Prior customer service skills recommended

Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment

Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and over the phone

Active listening to assess calling outcomes and conversational direction to potential donation ask

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties

Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Enterprise Partners, its subsidiaries and University business and confidential prospect information

Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible

Ability to represent the institution well

An advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University

Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans

Relevant Qualifications :

An ASU student enrolled in the Thunderbird School of Global Management pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field with a willingness to learn and an ability to work well with others is also encouraged to apply.

A student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

Benefits :

$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

Hands-on experience in a professional environment

Professional development plans

Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students

Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses

Professional skills workshops

At ASU Enterprise Partners :

We serve.

We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do.

We innovate.

We’re always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU.

We engage.

We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure.

We care.

When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU.

ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of influence.

Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of belonging.

All employees are expected to act in good faith to support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization.

ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer