Want to make connections with alumni and learn how Ohio Wesleyan raises support for nearly every part of University life? Join the Annual Giving office as the Development Intern for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022!
The Annual Giving Development Intern works with the full Annual Giving team to engage, solicit, and thank alumni and parent donors to OWU. The selected candidate will help prepare for fundraising events, such as the Team OWU golf outing and We Are OWU, develop materials for potential donors to OWU, and help say thanks to those who give.
Examples of assignments:
• Create and update staff, donor, and volunteer resources, such as gift impact stories, scripts for volunteer fundraisers, and volunteer recruitment materials
• Assist with presidential briefings for Annual Giving events
• Make thank you calls and write thank you notes to donors
• Record outreach and update biographical information in alumni records system
• Handle special projects, assist with Annual Giving and Advancement events, and other duties as assigned
Required skills:
• Knowledge of Microsoft word
• Phone etiquette/ability to make phone calls
• Legible handwriting
• Willingness to promote Ohio Wesleyan University’s mission
• Understanding of and respect for confidentiality
Career applications:
• Alumni/community outreach
• Fundraising
• Volunteer management
Interested or have any questions? Contact Makenna Daniels, Assistant Director of Annual Giving, at mdaniels@owu.edu.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Annual Giving
Contact: Makenna Daniels at mdaniels@owu.edu