October 31, 2006
JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOLARSHIP MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Vice President for Development
REPORTS TO:
Vice President for Development
SUMMARY:
This position is a professional position with customer service and stewardship responsibilities.
Scholarship Manager:
Manages the scholarship program and works directly with applicants, schools and current
recipients of the scholarship funds. This individual serves as the public voice for the
scholarship program and disseminates information regarding scholarships to eligible
applicant pools.
Development Associate:
The Development Associate’s primary responsibilities are to fulfill the day-to-day duties that
underpin our service commitment to existing donors as we support them in pursuing their
charitable giving goals. It requires a deep understanding of the Foundation’s mission, goals
and an in-depth knowledge of the Foundation’s full scope of donor services.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
SCHOLARSHIP MANAGER
Coordinates all activities of scholarship program including:
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Develops scholarship information, application forms and processes that assure access and
accountability, as well as innovative methods to publicize the scholarship program and serve
potential and existing recipients.
Responds to student/parent inquiries and distribute appropriate information.
Represents the scholarship funds to financial aid offices, high school and counseling offices,
students and other groups.
Processes applications
Works with selection committees
Job Description
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Works with guidance counselors
Notifies recipients
Verifies and monitors recipients
Disburses Checks - (Assembles recipient requests for awards, transcripts, and class schedules
and any other required materials for processing of scholarship checks and prepare award
letter to accompany check.)
Coordinates Publicity about recipients- newspapers, newsletters
Notifies donors, where appropriate, of recipients
Responsible for the overall production of the annual Scholarship Award Presentation event
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE:
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Manages donor advised and designated grantmaking, including:
- evaluation and preparation of donor grant recommendations for staff/executive
committee/ board approval
- communication with donors and grantees
- produce reports as necessary
- active participant in donor-related development activities
- Handle clerical needs and database management related to the above activities
Oversee maintenance of advised fund, designated fund and agency endowment fund files
Assemble and maintain information about assigned donors in Foundation database
Work with Vice President for Development to connect donors to nonprofit organizations
within their areas of interest
Assist in the planning of donor events related to donor education, new donor outreach, and
other matters
Provide ongoing support necessary to create and distribute donor communications and
marketing materials
Represent the Foundation at events as required and appropriate
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience
 At least four years experience in the nonprofit or financial services with special emphasis on
account management and customer relations
 Bachelor’s degree required
 Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
 Excellent management and organizational skills
 Self-motivated, detail and results oriented
 Computer proficiency