Student Caller - UH STUDENTS only
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University of Hawai‘i Foundation
Honolulu, HI, US
Summary
The student caller is responsible for contacting alumni to build relationships, provide campus updates, and solicit monetary donations for the university. They must also maintain accurate records by updating alumni contact and employment information.
Job Description
Many of us began at the University of Hawai‘i Foundation as student employees—perhaps your career also begins right here!
The University of Hawai‘i Foundation connects donors’ passions to the university’s mission. We value teamwork and integrity; we strive for trust and excellence; we are committed to service and accountability. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team. Together, we’ll create opportunities for students, empower research, and galvanize our communities.
As a UH student fundraiser, you will be an ambassador and a personal representative of the University of Hawaii. You will be trained to contact alumni and friends of the University to build relationships, offer updates on current campus events, and raise monetary support.
Over $1,100,000 is raised annually for UH by our student fundraisers, all of which directly benefits our students. Your hard work and commitment is the key to our success.
Responsibilities
- Contact alumni to educate them on the importance of the supporting their alma mater.
- Establish a positive rapport with the alumni you call.
- Respond positively to problems and answer any questions about the University.
- Request a gift to the university. If necessary, negotiate the pledge amount.
- Update address and employment of all alumni contacts.
- Follow all other procedures and guideline in the training manual.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Comfort in soliciting personal donations from alumni
- Persistence in securing a pledge and negotiating the pledge amount
- Organizational abilities and attentiveness to details
- Ability to work as part of a team and with senior staff support
- Enthusiasm for UH, its mission and programs
Working Hours
- Weekly shifts are scheduled:
- Sunday 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- Sunday 5:30pm – 9:00pm
- Monday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Tuesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Wednesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Applicants must commit to a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
To apply, head over to studentcaller.com to schedule a phone interview
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today, it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System providing a range of professional fundraising services to all 10 UH campuses, in addition to managing more than 3,400 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.
The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the Foundation works closely with these organizations as well as with others in the community exclusively for the benefit of the university.
Founded
1956
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Honolulu, Hawaii
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today, it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System providing a range of professional fundraising services to all 10 UH campuses, in addition to managing more than 3,400 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.
The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the Foundation works closely with these organizations as well as with others in the community exclusively for the benefit of the university.
Founded
1956
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Honolulu, Hawaii