Philanthropy & Alumni Relations Intern

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.
Key tasks
Under supervision, the main responsibilities of this post are to:
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

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
# 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.