Marketing and Development Intern

Northern Children Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Marketing/Development Intern, under the general direction of the Associate Director of Development, provides support in all fundraising efforts of the development office. This person will be involved in planning, implementing, and analyzing projects (such as annual appeals, special events, and capital campaigns) to help increase the donor network and donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Intern will provide the necessary support to ensure that all tracking and support systems are up-to-date and accurate. Duties include collaborating with the Associate Director of Development and the CEO to ensure that all publications, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, and other materials are developed in accordance with the direction set by the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and the CEO. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION Leadership This individual provides the necessary support to the development office, ensuring that all tasks associated with events and fundraising activities are completed in a timely manner and to a high standard. Assists in the analysis of development-related initiatives and recommends improvements and optimizations for further enhancement of development efforts. Provide the Associate Director of Development with tracking models to ensure that all funds are accounted for. Assist the Associate Director of Development and the CEO with the organization of files and projects throughout the year. Planning Assists with the planning of all fundraising activities, including the capital campaign, annual appeals, special events, and other projects that are assigned to the Development office. Participates in strategic planning, assists in developing marketing and PR plans, and researches new ideas and sources of funding related to the goals of the Development Plan. Aids the Associate Director of Development in the design, content/layout for brochures, annual reports, and newsletters. Assists with solicitation letters and proposals. Assists with planning social media content and strategy Monitoring Ensures that all tracking systems are functioning properly and collecting the necessary data to inform informed decisions about fundraising activities. Provides data entry of all prospects and responders to events and the annual appeal Supports monitoring of social media accounts and engagement Communication Assists in the design of correspondence for fundraising activities and assures that the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees has approved such before issuance of any correspondence for activities such as the annual appeal, special events, capital campaign, etc. Attends meetings and records minutes for all such meetings. Works with assigned staff to develop and maintain all supporting marketing communications materials, including but not limited to brochures, websites, newsletters, annual reports, and other promotional materials. Works with assigned staff to develop and maintain social media presence. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree student
At least a third-year student with experience in fundraising and event planning.
Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel – database skills preferred.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Respect for details.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Grant writing is a plus.
Graphic design skills and experience with digital and social media content are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides support in all fundraising efforts of the development office.
Involved in planning, implementing, and analyzing projects (such as annual appeals, special events, and capital campaigns) to help increase the donor network and donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Provide the necessary support to ensure that all tracking and support systems are up-to-date and accurate.
Collaborating with the Associate Director of Development and the CEO to ensure that all publications, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, and other materials are developed in accordance with the direction set by the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and the CEO.
Assists in the analysis of development-related initiatives and recommends improvements and optimizations for further enhancement of development efforts.
Provide the Associate Director of Development with tracking models to ensure that all funds are accounted for.
Assist the Associate Director of Development and the CEO with the organization of files and projects throughout the year.
Assists with the planning of all fundraising activities, including the capital campaign, annual appeals, special events, and other projects that are assigned to the Development office.
Participates in strategic planning, assists in developing marketing and PR plans, and researches new ideas and sources of funding related to the goals of the Development Plan.
Aids the Associate Director of Development in the design, content/layout for brochures, annual reports, and newsletters.
Assists with solicitation letters and proposals.
Assists with planning social media content and strategy
Ensures that all tracking systems are functioning properly and collecting the necessary data to inform informed decisions about fundraising activities.
Provides data entry of all prospects and responders to events and the annual appeal
Supports monitoring of social media accounts and engagement
Assists in the design of correspondence for fundraising activities and assures that the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees has approved such before issuance of any correspondence for activities such as the annual appeal, special events, capital campaign, etc.
Attends meetings and records minutes for all such meetings.
Works with assigned staff to develop and maintain all supporting marketing communications materials, including but not limited to brochures, websites, newsletters, annual reports, and other promotional materials.
Works with assigned staff to develop and maintain social media presence.
Performs other duties as assigned