Fundraising Intern, Events

Make-A-Wish Canada / Rêves d'enfants Canada • Vancouver, BC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make-A-Wish Canada's paid summer internship program is designed to offer students from diverse backgrounds 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 essential for their future careers, while enabling them to make 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 Fundraising Intern to join the Community Partnerships team, seeking a driven and creative student who enjoys collaboration, research, and fresh ideas. Reporting to the Director of Community Partnerships, the intern will gain valuable, real-world fundraising experience and provide support for events, donor research, and data entry. This full-time summer internship is based out of Vancouver, requiring 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, under a hybrid model (2 days in office/3 days work from home office). The expected start date is May 11th, 2026, with an end date of July 3rd, 2026, and an hourly wage of $18.25.

Requirements

• Current student or a recent graduate in a business, fundraising, marketing or relevant program.
• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (requirement of Canada Summer Jobs funding).
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (requirement of Canada Summer Jobs funding).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Some related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify potential donors.
• Utilize research tools, databases, and resources to gather and verify information.
• Prepare research profiles to support fundraising efforts.
• Identify opportunities for in-kind donations, auction items, and event sponsorships.
• Provide support to event committees (e.g., attend meetings and take notes, provide materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.).
• Support the team to coordinate first party events, with event logistics support.
• Maintain and update the donor database (SalesForce) with accurate and comprehensive information.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees