Fundraising Intern - Community Partnerships

Make-A-Wish Canada / Rêves d'enfants Canada • Halifax, NS

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Make-A-Wish Canada Internship Program is a paid summer internship designed to provide students from all backgrounds with an impactful non-profit work experience, fostering a deep understanding of the sector. The program aims to equip students with hands-on experience and sector knowledge needed for their future careers, while making meaningful contributions to the organization. Interns have the opportunity to work in their preferred areas of interest on significant projects alongside industry leaders. This specific role is for a Community Partnerships Intern to join the Community Partnerships team in Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate is a driven and creative student who enjoys collaboration, relationship building, and has fresh ideas. Working with the Community Partnerships team and reporting to the Manager, Community Partnerships, the intern will gain valuable, real-world fundraising experience and provide event management support for signature and community events. This is a full-time summer internship, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, operating on a hybrid model (2 days in office/3 days work from home office) based out of the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

Requirements

• Education/Certificate in Business/Marketing, Fundraising, or relevant field (or working towards).
• Proven ability to take initiative and complete projects to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise sound judgment when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (Funding requirement).
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Funding requirement).
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in event management or the non-for-profit sector preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide event management support for signature and community fundraising events.
• Develop outreach communications and collateral to connect with our supporters, including donors, corporate sponsors, event fundraisers, and volunteers.
• Prospect research to identify new corporate partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with the team to develop customized stewardship touchpoints.
• Act as an ambassador for the Foundation, specifically when communicating with donors and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
• Hands-on project experience in real-time and a deep understanding of the non-profit sector
• An inclusive & collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern