Why we call:
Phonathon’s purpose is to increase annual giving participation among alumni, parents, and friends of the University while establishing maintaining their connection to the school. Our callers, Student Development Officers (SDOs), are a key element to the Annual Campaign's overall success. Our callers are committed to helping maintain and improve the Gardner-Webb experience for students of today and tomorrow. SDOs value the quality education they receive at Gardner-Webb, and they realize the life-long advantages that it provides. For this reason, our student development officers are not only calling alumni, parents and friends to ask for support, but to thank them and to inform them of the great things happening at Gardner-Webb.
When we call:
The phonathon program runs from September through April, Sunday (afternoon) through Thursday (weekday evenings).
Why work for us?
The Annual Giving Student Call Center is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and motivated students to help Gardner-Webb grow. Work in a fun and energized environment that includes music and games - and get paid for it! In addition, this job is a great resume builder (our callers have been offered jobs from the very people they call). Hourly rates start at $8.00, and employees have the chance to win prizes each night.
What we do:
Student Development Officers (SDOs) are responsible for communicating the Annual Campaign’s case for support to alumni, parents and friends of the University while asking these individuals to support the school through a gift. SDOs should exhibit leadership, professionalism, initiative and a positive attitude when performing all duties. Additionally, qualified employees have the opportunity to move into managerial positions.
Requirements:
We are looking for students who:
- Have experience dealing with the public.
- Can speak English clearly.
- Positive, enthusiastic and articulate.
- Can record data accurately.
- Enjoy speaking on the phone to many different people.
Join our team! Dialing Dogs Application | Dialing Dogs Handbook
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Meet Your Dialing Dogs
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Brittney Baker Hometown: Mooresville, NC Major: Elementary Education Best part of being an SDO: Talking to alumni who majored in Elementary Education. Inspiration: "Eagles don't settle, they soar." |
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Alleigh Coddington Hometown: Asheville, NC Major: Accounting Best part of being an SDO: Talking with alumni - and I love the people I work with! |
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Jesse Davis |
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Kenzie Davis |
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Jessica Dillon |
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TaLisa Grogan-Brutus |
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Lindsey Hamby Hometown: Lenoir, NC Major: Photojournalism Best part of being an SDO: The games we play when we get a pledge. Inspiration: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”- Philippians 4:13 |
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Chris Hensley |
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Rachel Highsmith |
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Kate McCall Hometown: Grover, NC Major: Nursing Best part of being an SDO: Speaking to people that had a great GWU experience and show that they want us to have the same. Inspiration: “Lord what fools these mortals be." |
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Kory McNair Hometown: Charlotte, NC Major: Journalism Best part of being an SDO: Getting a really large pledge. Inspiration: “There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why; I dream of things that never were and ask why not.” |
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Katie Morgan Hometown: Charlotte, NC Major: Business Administration Best part of being an SDO: The ability to work in an environment that benefits GWU and prepares me for my future career at the same time. Inspiration: “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”- Hebrews 13:2 |
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Kevin Nunns Hometown: Hickory, NC Major: Religious Studies |
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Josh Oxendine |
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Megan Pope Hometown: Rockingham, NC Major: Psychology & ASL Inspiration: “Courage isn't the absence of fear, but the presence of fear with the will to overcome it." - Black Knight |
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Glenna Redd Hometown: Oberlin, OH Major: American Sign Language Best part of being an SDO: Different responses we get on the phone. |
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Amanda Riebold Hometown: Sandusky, OH |
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Samantha Riebold Hometown: Sandusky, OH Major: Biology Best part of being an SDO: Talking to nice people. Inspiration: “Someone really wise once told me to, ‘Get on the phone!’” |
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Kurt Wentink |
