Development Intern

Americans United for Separation of Church & State- • Washington, DC

6d • Remote

About The Position

Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) seeks a Development Intern to assist the Development Department in its national fundraising efforts. The Development Intern will report to the Sr. Manager of Prospect Research and work primarily to support the organization’s development department.

Interns have the opportunity to meet and learn from staff across the Development Department and organization, including communications, policy, and legal departments. All interns also have the opportunity to be published on AU’s Wall of Separation blog.
The Development Intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks in support of the department, which may include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Aptitude for technology and ability to quickly learn and use new platforms and databases, including but not limited to EveryAction CRM, wealth screening databases, and Sharepoint
• Writing concisely and persuasively
• Meeting deadlines and communicating about progress
• Organized and eager to learn new skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Drive

Responsibilities

• Updating AU’s database as needed
• Ensure contact information and other critical donor data is entered in donor’s database record in a timely manner and adheres to consistent formatting and entry standards
• Assist with screening new donors and other sources
• Oversee Call Time process: send reminders, create bios for GO’s and/or repeat donors.
• Assist with preparation of brief event bios, if needed
• Once established, assist with prospect research metrics measuring the scope efficiency, and impact of prospect research efforts.
• Assisting with grants management, including tracking, deadlines, and data organization
• Assisting with reporting and proposal preparation
• Conducting foundation research (Google search, Wealth Engine, Foundation Directory Online, and EveryAction, etc.)
• Assisting with meeting preparation and events as needed
• Drafting letters and emails
• Assisting other department tasks as needed

Benefits

• The Development Intern will be paid a stipend of $4,140.
• Interns receive substantive experience with in-depth exposure to some of the most important issues facing the country.
• Interns are encouraged and provided time to learn across the organization.
• AU can provide documentation for academic credit upon successful conclusion of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees