JOB SUMMARY: 

Primary responsibility is to provide critical administrative support to corporate fundraising initiatives, serving as the primary contact for local fundraising programs. This entry-level role actively manages corporate partner employee giving programs,   supports scholarship and retail/dealer network fundraising efforts, and coordinates communication plans and local engagement programs. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and corporate partners in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and adaptability while maintaining confidentiality and delivering   exceptional service to donors and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively manage corporate partner employee giving programs..
• Assist corporate fundiraising team in managing participating scholarship support and/or retail or dealer network fundraising programs.
• Work collaboratively and strategically with and in support of volunteers, foundation staff and other organization staff. 
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors.
• Perform the mental and physical demands of the position.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Accurate, detailed-oriented, able to problem solve/analyze, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Team player with the ability to work independently in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication, and project management skills, and strong initiative .
• Effectively prioritize, organize, use time-management skills, and be adept at multi-tasking.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

•   Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

EXPERIENCE

•   1-2 years of experience in fund development   preferably in higher education or agriculture related organizations preferred   or equivalent work experience.
• Successful experience in making cold calls as   well as project management 
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, a   demonstrated record of completing assignments, and a willingness to learn