Student Campaigns and the Scripps Fund Coordinator

The Claremont Colleges Services; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Scripps College is seeking a Coordinator for Student Campaigns and the Scripps Fund to support the annual giving program and stewardship efforts. You will supervise student callers, coordinate campaigns, and collaborate with campus partners to meet fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include developing a solicitation calendar, refining scripts, and training student workers in donor‑centric approaches while ensuring accurate data handling and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in non-profit fundraising or higher education advancement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage student callers and campaigns, including Giving Tuesday and senior class gifts.
• Coordinate with Scripps Fund team to track acknowledgements and pledge reminders.
• Create solicitation calendars and strategy in partnership with leadership.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Event planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Campaigns and the Scripps Fund Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Scripps Fund, the coordinator will assist in the overall operation of the Scripps Fund, the annual giving program of Scripps College. The coordinator will have a direct responsibility for a portion of the Scripps Fund dollar and participation goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the student campaign callers, Giving Tuesday campaign and senior class gift programs.
• Partner with Scripps Fund team, Development Services, Donor Relations and Stewardship to manage tracking, creation and distribution of acknowledgements, anniversary mailings and pledge reminders.
• Set the annual student campaigns solicitation calendar and strategy in cooperation with the Director of Annual Giving and Scripps Fund Committee.
• Cooperate with ERIA staff to adapt strategy as needed during the year.
• Supervise day‑to‑day student caller operations, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and coordinating employment of all student workers; manage related timekeeping and payroll.
• Facilitate ongoing training for student workers on fundamentals of fundraising, donor‑centric approach and best practices for phone solicitation.
• Create an atmosphere of respect, enthusiasm and professionalism among student staff.
• Customize scripts for various constituents and ensure consistency with joined Marketing and Communications messaging.
• Monitor caller performance and coach callers to maintain standards and improve call quality.
• Collaborate with Development Services to streamline pledge and gift processing and data loads into GiveCampus – Student software.
• Manage support technologies related to Student Campaigns including loading and segmenting files, producing reports, analyzing performance and pledge status.
• Research best methods and current trends to improve quality and efficiency of Student Campaigns.
• Work with Stewardship team to implement stewardship videos and messaging supporting outreach.
• Lead student philanthropy campaigns, recruit and motivate volunteers, develop marketing and solicitation materials and plan events.
• Lead senior class students in designating and implementing a senior gift and educating seniors about the impact of their gifts.
• Develop a stewardship plan and solicit class donations from new alums to retain donors.
• Build relationships between advancement and student organizations to facilitate student employment and payroll and collaborate across campus.
• Research new giving channels and evaluate their integration with existing systems.
• Coordinate pledge reminder tracking, creation, outreach and publication of anniversary renewal notices.
• Contribute to the growth and enhancement of the Scripps Fund as a thought partner with the Director and AVP of Philanthropy.
• Support Scripps Fund programs including direct mail, email, giving societies, reunion giving and ensure integration of Student Campaigns and senior class gift programs.
• Support reunion efforts for recent graduates including volunteer recruitment and developing specialized solicitations.
• Keep accurate prospect interaction records in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Serve as a front‑line customer service and fundraising agent, receiving gifts, troubleshooting, and connecting donors to appropriate staff.
• Organize on‑campus events such as Reunion Weekend and Day of Giving.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to convey commitment to Scripps College and women’s education.
• Adept at delegating and managing workflows.
• Ability to compose high‑quality written communications, correspondence and reports.
• Experience making cold calls and personal solicitations.
• Ability to present and report on the Student Campaigns program and senior philanthropy initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse constituencies.
• Exceptional donor service skills with professionalism, empathy, patience and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines.
• Teamwork orientation with measurable objective focus.
• Knowledge of higher‑education annual fund best practices.
• Ability to tap institutional resources.
• Competence in database utilization and software used to track solicitation efforts.
• Knowledge of social media strategy and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM databases, and third‑party email clients.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Minimum two years of experience in non‑profit fundraising, secondary or higher education advancement, and/or related campaign development.

Compensation & Hours

Regular full‑time position: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with seasonal adjustments. Hourly rate range: $25.18 – $26.50. Benefits eligible.

Work Environment & Supervisory Responsibility

The position supervises student callers and managers employed through the Student Campaigns program. Work environment is quiet to moderate noise. Employees must maintain concentration, attention to detail, and physical capabilities for sitting, standing, reaching and lifting. Reasonable accommodations available.

At‑Will Employment

Scripps College is an at‑will employer. Employees and the College are free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause.