Member & Donor Engagement Intern

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum•Cleveland, OH

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development and Membership teams provide integral support and vitality to museums including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor engagement within the Development Department, with opportunities to support membership programs, fundraising communications, grant reporting, events, and cross-department collaboration. The Member & Donor Engagement Internship will provide an opportunity to learn about nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship, event planning, data management, and development operations. The intern will benefit from direct mentorship from the Director of Foundation & Government Relations.

Requirements

Be responsible, flexible, hard‐working, ethical, and committed to the mission of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to juggle multiple tasks and receive feedback and direction from Rock Hall directors, managers, and project leaders.
Ability to work independently and as a part of team.
Ability to prioritize and manage projects with multiple deadlines.
Ability to work in a professional fundraising environment.
Comfortable working with team members who split time working in the office and remotely.
Open to new ideas while being able to professionally present new perspectives and ideas.
Desire to learn new skills and gain new professional nonprofit experiences.
Must be proficient in computer skills including Office 365
Intern applicants must be currently enrolled in a college (preference to students currently in a graduate school program).

Responsibilities

Develop member & donor e-newsletters and key messages including: renewals, appeals, acknowledgement letters, etc.
Prepare meeting materials including itineraries, meeting internal strategy notes, donor information, and PowerPoint presentations for donor/prospect meetings.
Regularly interact with Museum supporters including members of Museum's Board of Trustees, major Museum donors, and Museum members.
Prepare critical grant reports.
Maintain accurate donor and member records and information.
Plan key engagement opportunities for Museum supporters including a signature corporate partner summer reception and more.
Support staff with events including tracking RSVPs, event check-in, and event-related communications.
Respond to donor and member inquiries and monitor member and donor emails, phone calls, etc.
Work promo table during community programs, concerts, and events
Attend meetings and collaboration discussions.