Graduate Development Assistant — Fundraising & Alumni

The University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc seeks a Graduate Assistant for Development to support the CLAS Development Team in fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, alumni relations, and special projects. This hands-on role offers exposure to donor research, prospect management, and data management in a higher education philanthropy setting.

You will work 15-20 hours weekly during the academic year; duties include supporting donor materials, prospect research, stewardship reports, and

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled UConn graduate student in good academic standing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist development officers with donor and prospect research, including biographical, philanthropic, and engagement background information.
• Support prospect identification and qualification through data collection and analysis.
• Assist with preparation of donor visit materials, briefing documents, presentations, and stewardship reports.
• Help manage stewardship activities, including donor acknowledgements, thank-you correspondence, and impact reporting.
• Assist with tracking donor engagement activities and maintaining accurate records in Foundation database systems.
• Support fundraising campaigns and special initiatives, including UConn Gives and annual giving efforts.
• Conduct research to support alumni engagement and stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with communications and alumni engagement colleagues to promote CLAS initiatives and events.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Graduate student at UConn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc seeks a Graduate Assistant for Development to support the CLAS Development Team in fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, alumni relations, and special projects. This hands-on role offers exposure to donor research, prospect management, and data management in a higher education philanthropy setting.

You will work 15-20 hours weekly during the academic year; duties include supporting donor materials, prospect research, stewardship reports, and