Intern - Fund Development
About The Position
Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement. Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Desire to work collaboratively, with an openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally
- Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service.
- Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as: Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS Teams, cloud sharing
- Use of typical office equipment
Responsibilities
- Conduct prospect research on potential donors, grant opportunities, and philanthropic corporations.
- Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Think Togethers donors and supporters.
- Field and address donor inquiries and requests.
- Maintain and update donor profiles and donor records.
- Become familiar with Salesforce, the department’s primary fundraising and CRM system.
- Provide administrative support to the Fund Development team.
- Attend and support both donor and corporate volunteer events, if applicable.
- Participate in Fund Development team meetings, Home Office meetings, and cross-department meetings as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Donor & Funder Engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
