Student Fundraiser

Kansas State University Foundation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development activities

On-site fitness center with 24/7 access

Job summary

A university foundation is actively hiring Student Gift Officers for Summer 2026 in Manhattan, Kansas. This role involves fundraising by engaging alumni via phone, requiring effective communication skills and a passion for the university's mission. The position is flexible, supports career development, and offers a fun work environment with access to an on-site fitness center. Applicants must be current K-State students, have a valid driver's license, and excel in a service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.
• Passion for the university and its mission.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Engage alumni and friends via phone.
• Achieve targeted goals as assigned.
• Record donor information accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding donor information.

Skills

Effective communication

Persuasive speaking

Project coordination

Service-oriented approach

Education

Current K-State student

Job description

Description

Actively hiring for Summer 2026

• Students must be able to work an average minimum of three shifts per week (approximately 9-10 hours).

Operating Hours

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 1:30pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm -9:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm

Friday/Sunday: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Are you a K-State student interested in a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and supporting the University? Do you enjoy speaking with others? Imagine having an opportunity to gain real work experience, while providing an impact at K-State through fundraising. The Kansas State University Foundation is seeking Student Gift Officers to join our team!

As part of our Student Development Program, Student Gift Officers (SGO) are responsible for fundraising by engaging in meaningful phone conversations to encourage university support. SGOs work within the Foundation's call center, contacting donors and potential donors to acquire gifts and pledges to the university.

We provide a fun, professional environment, conducive to growing confidence and perfecting communication skills. With the KSU Foundation, you have the ability to participate in regular engagement and career development activities like: resume reviews, mock interviews, student performance reviews, organization and team summits, and social activities. We also offer a complimentary on-site fitness center with 24/7 access to employees!

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Interact and engage alumni and friends of the university via phone.
2. Represent the university in a professional manner and handle each phone call with courtesy, tact and sensitivity.
3. Work to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets as assigned by the manager.
4. Collect and accurately record call results and donor information.
5. Maintain confidentiality regarding all correspondence and mail related to the organization and its donors.

Requirements

• Must be a current K-State student
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse donor base, university partners, foundation colleagues and peers through verbal and written means
• Passion and enthusiasm for the university, the mission of the Foundation and the various programs and campaigns
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record

What we want:

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and plans to deliver results
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on projects
• Service oriented approach with the ability to listen and translate the needs of the donor into action
• Driven and hard working
• Comfortable with use of computer-based software programs

Our Culture

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