Philanthropy Ambassador

Philanthropy Ambassador

• 497442
• Richmond Campus
• Student Support Positions
• Student
• Closing at: Aug 4 2026 - 23:55 EDT

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Title: Philanthropy Ambassador

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 81R000 - University Development

Division: 7R0000 - Development

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: Up to 20

Additional Schedule Details: Hours available Monday-Friday

Contact Person: Krista Rhodus

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Student Philanthropy Ambassadors (SPAs) will be responsible for reaching out to and maintaining communication with a portfolio of donors and donor prospects throughout the course of the year. Communication will take place via email, text, video, phone, and mailed communications. SPAs will also perform other development-related duties, including making data updates in the EKU donor database, helping with Giving Day and other departmental events, assisting with stewardship and fundraising mailings, filing, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Highly detail-oriented.

Ability to handle personal information with confidentiality.

Personable attitude.

Comfort in soliciting gifts.

Enthusiasm for Eastern, and good understanding of the EKU mission, programs, and importance of donor support.

Job Duties:

• 70% - Maintaining communication with portfolio of donors and prospects - (Essential)
• 10% - EKU donor database updates - (Essential)
• 5% - Helping with Giving Day and other events - (Essential)
• 10% - Assisting with stewardship and fundraising mailings - (Essential)
• 5% - Filing and other development-related duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.