Annual Giving - Advancement Fellow Summer 2026 (WS-ST1)

St. Olaf College

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Northfield, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Advancement Fellows support fundraising efforts by engaging alumni and parents through various communication channels to solicit financial gifts. They are responsible for logging communications and acting as ambassadors for the college.

Qualifications

You are a student who enjoys communicating with others and is passionate about St. Olaf. You will support fundraising efforts by engaging alumni and parents through various communication channels, and you will educate others about the importance of giving back to the college.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Raise

Gratavid

Job Description

Job Title: Advancement Fellow (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:


Department Name: Annual Giving

Unit Number (5 digits): 16223

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Student Outreach Manager

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour


Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Advancement Fellows support the fundraising efforts of St. Olaf’s Advancement Division. Utilizing fundraising-software Raise and Gratavid, Advancement Fellows engage alumni and parents through email, text, video message, and written letters to cultivate, solicit, and acknowledge financial gifts to the college. Advancement Fellows are significant contributors to the St. Olaf Fund and Financial Aid, and they also act as ambassadors to St. Olaf alumni.  


Transferable Skills: 

  • Professional and positive attitude 

  • Great communication skills

  • Ability to stay organized and on task

  • Inclusive 

  • Learning-focused attitude 


Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Craft and send verbal and written messages to alumni and parents, utilizing the St. Olaf style guide and guidance from St. Olaf Fund staff in a timely manner

  • Accurately log and record communications, including responses

  • Educate others about the importance of engaging and giving back to St. Olaf

  • Identify opportunities for alumni to get involved with St. Olaf’s priorities

  • Maintain awareness of events and opportunities on campus and in the alumni/parent community off campus


Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

There are no required qualifications. We encourage students who enjoy communicating with others and are passionate about St. Olaf to apply.


This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.


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