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Applications are invited from current Royal Holloway students for the post of Philanthropy & Alumni Relations Intern within the Philanthropy & Alumni Relations team, part of the university’s directorate of Marketing and Communications.
This post is commencing as soon as possible and continuing into the 2024/25 academic year and therefore the internship is suitable for a continuing Royal Holloway student. This role has the flexibility to accommodate exams and adjust the nominated working days and times.
The successful candidate will play a supportive role within the AR&P team, assisting in a variety of administrative tasks that ensure smooth operations and contribute to the team’s objectives of engaging alumni, stewarding donors, and enhancing content creation efforts. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for education, relationship building, and philanthropy.
The main responsibilities
Database Support:
- Assist in maintaining and updating alumni and donor databases to ensure accuracy and completeness, including, processing update forms and event registrations.
- Assist with alumni and donor research ensuring researched information is updated on the database.
Donor Stewardship:
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of donor acknowledgment letters, stewardship reports, and other communications.
- Support the planning and execution of donor appreciation events and initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of creative stewardship strategies that enhance donor relationships and loyalty.
Content Creation:
- Assist in creating engaging content for various platforms, including newsletters, social media, and the AR&P website, to highlight alumni achievements, donor impacts, and upcoming events.
- Support the collection and organization of content, including stories, testimonials, and images, from alumni and donors for use in communication materials.
- Collaborate with the AR&P team to develop content calendars and ensure timely execution of communication plans.
Event Support:
- Provide logistical support for the planning and execution of alumni and donor events, including virtual and in-person gatherings.
- Assist in the registration process, event set-up, and follow-up communications.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills
- The ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders
- The ability to meet deadlines and good organisational skills
- The capacity to prioritise work
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience in producing written content with a good eye for detail
- An excellent standard of written English, with good copy writing skills
- An interest in and experience of using key social media platforms
- Team player with a proactive, positive and enthusiastic approach
- Trustworthy, with an appreciation of the requirements of handling sensitive data
Rewards and benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and Development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
- Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
