The Hunter College Foundation
College Assistant - Annual Giving Communications
The Hunter College Foundation, New York, New York, us, 10261
College Assistant - Annual Giving Communications
Job Title:
College Assistant - Annual Giving Communications
Location:
Hunter College, New York, NY
Part-time
(20 hours/week)
Reports to:
Philanthropic Communications Officer
Position Overview Join a fast‑paced, mission‑driven team helping to power student success and strengthen Hunter’s future. The Annual Giving team is looking for a creative, organized, tech‑savvy College Assistant who’s excited to learn the inner workings of philanthropy, fundraising communications, and digital engagement. This is a fantastic role for someone who wants hands‑on experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or higher education advancement.
You’ll work closely with the Philanthropic Communications Officer and collaborate with partners across the College to help shape campaigns that inspire thousands of donors to give.
What You’ll Do
Support the creation of compelling donor appeals across email, direct mail, social media, texting, and phonathon.
Help brainstorm ideas and gather stories, photos, and updates from departments across campus.
Coordinate with staff and external vendors to ensure all projects stay on track and meet deadlines.
Giving Day Support
Play a key role in organizing Hunter’s annual Giving Day—including posting updates, monitoring gifts, and assisting with real‑time communications on GiveCampus.
Work with partners across the College to onboard participants, collect content, troubleshoot issues, and keep everyone aligned.
Participate in Steering Committee meetings and help track tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
Learn the basics of Raiser’s Edge NXT and assist with data entry, donor updates, and general database tasks—no prior experience required.
Maintain accuracy across donor records and support gift acknowledgment processes.
Administrative & Project Management Support
Serve as a backup for generating acknowledgment letters and pledge reminders.
Assist with developing workflows, tracking systems, and organizational tools to keep projects moving smoothly.
Make thank‑you calls and follow‑up outreach to donors as needed.
Jump in on special projects and departmental initiatives that advance our mission.
Who You Are
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
A strong communicator—both written and verbal.
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
Collaborative, but also able to work independently.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual meeting platforms.
Tech‑curious and eager to learn new tools (experience with social media, Canva, or web content tools is a plus).
Energized by creativity, problem‑solving, and supporting meaningful work.
What You’ll Gain
Real experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, and digital strategy.
Exposure to high‑visibility campaigns and cross‑departmental collaborations.
Training in industry‑standard platforms like GiveCampus and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
The opportunity to help drive philanthropic support that directly impacts students’ lives.
If you want to grow your skills, build your portfolio, and contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Administrative, Marketing, and Writing/Editing
Industries Higher Education
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College Assistant - Annual Giving Communications
Location:
Hunter College, New York, NY
Part-time
(20 hours/week)
Reports to:
Philanthropic Communications Officer
Position Overview Join a fast‑paced, mission‑driven team helping to power student success and strengthen Hunter’s future. The Annual Giving team is looking for a creative, organized, tech‑savvy College Assistant who’s excited to learn the inner workings of philanthropy, fundraising communications, and digital engagement. This is a fantastic role for someone who wants hands‑on experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or higher education advancement.
You’ll work closely with the Philanthropic Communications Officer and collaborate with partners across the College to help shape campaigns that inspire thousands of donors to give.
What You’ll Do
Support the creation of compelling donor appeals across email, direct mail, social media, texting, and phonathon.
Help brainstorm ideas and gather stories, photos, and updates from departments across campus.
Coordinate with staff and external vendors to ensure all projects stay on track and meet deadlines.
Giving Day Support
Play a key role in organizing Hunter’s annual Giving Day—including posting updates, monitoring gifts, and assisting with real‑time communications on GiveCampus.
Work with partners across the College to onboard participants, collect content, troubleshoot issues, and keep everyone aligned.
Participate in Steering Committee meetings and help track tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
Learn the basics of Raiser’s Edge NXT and assist with data entry, donor updates, and general database tasks—no prior experience required.
Maintain accuracy across donor records and support gift acknowledgment processes.
Administrative & Project Management Support
Serve as a backup for generating acknowledgment letters and pledge reminders.
Assist with developing workflows, tracking systems, and organizational tools to keep projects moving smoothly.
Make thank‑you calls and follow‑up outreach to donors as needed.
Jump in on special projects and departmental initiatives that advance our mission.
Who You Are
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
A strong communicator—both written and verbal.
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
Collaborative, but also able to work independently.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual meeting platforms.
Tech‑curious and eager to learn new tools (experience with social media, Canva, or web content tools is a plus).
Energized by creativity, problem‑solving, and supporting meaningful work.
What You’ll Gain
Real experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, and digital strategy.
Exposure to high‑visibility campaigns and cross‑departmental collaborations.
Training in industry‑standard platforms like GiveCampus and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
The opportunity to help drive philanthropic support that directly impacts students’ lives.
If you want to grow your skills, build your portfolio, and contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Administrative, Marketing, and Writing/Editing
Industries Higher Education
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