Development Intern

Hand to Hold•Austin, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Hand to Hold is dedicated to providing early intervention mental health support before, during, and after a NICU stay, ensuring that all NICU families thrive. As a Best Place for Working Parents® business for three consecutive years (2022 - 2025), our dynamic, growing organization seeks Fall and Spring Interns interested in Non-Profit Fundraising and Development. This internship is open to candidates who are currently attending College/University and working towards completion of a Business, Non-Profit Management, Hospitality, Communications, and/or Marketing degree program. The Development Intern(s) will work alongside the development team on projects. The primary goals and projects will be determined by the parameters of your school’s course requirements.

Requirements

Participating in a relevant college degree program
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Hand to Hold’s mission
Bold - although Hand to Hold is an established nonprofit that has been around for 15+ years we are rapidly growing and always welcome new ideas
Compassionate - Hand to Hold works with families facing heartache, grief, and trauma. We meet them where they are with grace and acceptance
Interest in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations
Must be enrolled in a college course to be eligible for course credit

Responsibilities

Assist with activities related to event planning and coordination for Hand to Hold’s largest local events, for example, the logistics behind the scenes, organizing in-kind donation solicitations and pickup, and donor stewardship.
Solicit in-kind donations for NICU families.
Research and identify potential corporate sponsors for Hand to Hold.