Intern - Institutional Advancement
About The Position
Institutional Advancement Department interns are involved in projects that are critical to the day-to-day work of our non-profit organization, gaining knowledge in several different areas of the department and organization. This internship will be designed to expose students to the philanthropic and non-profit sectors and will help develop and strengthen the professional skills required to work in these fields. Assignments will vary but will include a well-rounded experience working with our operations, finance, events, corporate alliance, and annual fund teams. Currently enrolled or recent graduate of bachelor's degree program.
Requirements
- This position is open for student interns with an educational concentration in communications, marketing, non-profit management, management information systems, health administration or other related fields.
- Strong GPA and educational background.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Candidate must have discretion and respect for confidentiality of the Institutional Advancement team and client information.
- Currently enrolled or recent graduate of bachelor's degree program.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship or special events experience a strong plus.
- General computer and/or database knowledge a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform database updates through daily data entry and direct mail operations.
- Provide administrative support with mailings and invitations.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of donor acknowledgement letters.
- Review and assess gift import images to process donor opt-out requests accurately and efficiently.
- Assist finance staff with various financial documents, including deposit and donor backup.
- Provide support to the Institutional Advancement team with the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events.
- Contact vendors/businesses as needed to confirm event logistics (set up time, hours of event, expected attendance at event).
- Assist event staff with marketing materials.
- Coordinate stewardship activity such as sending birthday, holiday, or special occasion gifts to donors.
- Support Institutional Advancement team by preparing agendas, handouts, presentations, and materials for meetings.
- Perform background research on companies and individuals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
