The University of Strathclyde’s Alumni Fund is supported by gifts from the Strathclyde  alumni community. Alumni donations fund scholarships, the library, international study  and student-led projects which enable Strathclyde students to realise their potential and  have an outstanding university experience.  

The University fundraises for the Alumni Fund through different means including an  annual telethon campaign. The aim of our telethon campaign is to get in touch with  alumni of the University, share current student experiences and raise money for the  Alumni Fund.  

We are currently recruiting a highly motivated team of 48 students who will reach out to  alumni by phone over our five week campaign. No fundraising or sales experience is  necessary as student callers are provided with full training and support throughout the  campaign. 

All callers must have the right to work in the UK and be available for training on  the 16th and 17th of October 2021. 

Calling will either take place at the University of Strathclyde where a dedicated room will  be set up with computers and phones, or from your own home using your own laptop  and mobile. This will be confirmed by the time of the interviews. 

Desirable Skills 

- Excellent spoken and written English 

- Strong communication skills  

- Confident telephone manner 

- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and in accordance with University policy 

- Ability to work well in a team environment 

- An interest in learning more about the University and the Alumni Fund 

Caller Responsibilities 

Student callers will be required to contact specially selected alumni with the objective of  talking to them about the University's current alumni relations and development  programme. The purpose of this is:

- To seek support from alumni on behalf of the University by asking for donations  and pledges in a sensitive and non-obtrusive manner (full training will be given)  and to encourage regular giving 

- To build closer links between the University and its alumni 

- To talk to alumni about their lives and to get advice on your future career - To inform them of specific University events and to record any feedback given  relating to past events 

- To help accelerate our wider development programme and communicate our  fundraising aims 

- To record any news snippets for newsletters and/or gain feedback on previous  newsletters 

- To boost energy and evoke interest in specific campaigns/projects - To record pledges of voluntary help for University events/activities - To remind them of privileges associated with being an alumnus of the University  of Strathclyde 

- To help measure support for the University development and alumni relations  projects 

- To thank current donors for their continued generosity 

- To help identify lost alumni 

Calling Dates 

Applicants must be available for all the campaign dates: 18th October – 21st November  2021. There will be one day of no calling per week. These dates will be confirmed closer to  campaign. 

Applicants must be available 9.45am - 4pm on both training dates (Saturday 16th and  Sunday 17th October) - if you cannot attend both sessions you will be unable to  participate in the campaign. 

Calling Times 

Weekday calling takes place in the evenings 6.15pm - 9pm. 

Saturday calling takes place between 11.45am - 6pm. 

Sunday calling takes place between 1.45pm - 8pm. 

Callers are expected to work two weeknight shifts & one weekend shift. 

If campaign takes please on campus, calling will take place in the McCance building and  equipment will be provided. If campaign takes place off site, calling will take place from  home, using your own laptop and phone. 

Please be advised that our telethon campaign is managed by our external  consultant, Buffalo who will conduct initial shortlisting and telephone interviews. 

If you have any questions please contact:  

Emma Campbell 

Alumni Fund Officer 

0141 548 4151 

emma.campbell.101@strath.ac.uk