Development Intership

Animal Friends • Kilbuck Township, PA

6h

About The Position

Learn about the stewardship that fuels our life saving work and help inspire a community where the animal-human bond is celebrated and nurtured! Animal Friends is looking for a Development Intern to help cultivate community engagement and manage our annual giving, tribute and memorial gifts. The Development Intern will work closely with the Development team (primarily the Development Coordinator and Development Database Coordinator) to assure the success of all Animal Friends development efforts.

Daily tasks may include:
Data entry in Bloomerang & Excel
Optimizing files (digitizing hard copy files)
Acting as a positive ambassador of the organization, promoting Animal Friends’ mission, vision, culture and policies throughout the community
Other miscellaneous office tasks
Additionally, they will gain first-hand experience in development by completing the following tasks:
Donor and foundation research
Assisting with acknowledgment and tax letter preparation
Assisting with individual naming opportunities such as Kennel Sponsorships, Tribute Bricks, and Memorial Garden.
Improve memorial giving through implementing a mapping process for tribute bricks and Memorial Garden items.

Requirements

• Animal Lover! Comfortable working with and around shelter animals – dogs, cats, rabbits.
• Good proof-reading skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel; Bloomerang experience desirable.
• Must have a flexible schedule, including being available on nights and weekends.
• Access to reliable transportation and be open to local travel required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently and efficiently manage one’s time.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively, while maintaining composure around clients, donors, animals and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable soliciting and working with individuals and businesses.
• Must have sincere interest in the work, programs, and mission of Animal Friends.

Responsibilities

• Data entry in Bloomerang & Excel
• Optimizing files (digitizing hard copy files)
• Acting as a positive ambassador of the organization, promoting Animal Friends’ mission, vision, culture and policies throughout the community
• Donor and foundation research
• Assisting with acknowledgment and tax letter preparation
• Assisting with individual naming opportunities such as Kennel Sponsorships, Tribute Bricks, and Memorial Garden.
• Improve memorial giving through implementing a mapping process for tribute bricks and Memorial Garden items.

What This Job Offers

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