Philanthropy Intern

American Society of Clinical Oncology•Alexandria, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care? Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care. Internship Overview: ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. This is an Alexandria, VA based internship. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO , click here . Who we are looking for: Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation is seeking a Philanthropy Intern that is passionate about nonprofit impact, donor engagement, and using innovative tools to advance a meaningful mission. The Philanthropy Intern will support strategic communication, donor engagement, and operational initiatives that directly support our mission to conquer cancer worldwide. This immersive internship offers hands on experience with Individual Philanthropy. If you are mission driven want to support donor outreach, content strategy, and operational efficiencies, and interested in really making impact through innovation, data, and philanthropy, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BA/BS degree program, or graduate program, or recently graduated from a 4-year degree program. Candidates must be at least a junior or entering their junior year of college at the start of the internship.
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Solid organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Willingness to enhance skills
Initiative and ability to take ownership of projects and proactively seek information or solutions
Basic data analytics proficiency for manipulation, sorting, and reporting
Willingness and aptitude to quickly learn and utilize new generative AI tools effectively

Responsibilities

Strategic Content and AI Utilization - Use Gemini to generate short, compelling content pieces “gems” suitable for donor communications, ensuring brand adherence and timeliness of messaging
Draft Travel Plans – Use Gemini to research and prepare sample itineraries for key target areas where Conquer Cancer relationship managers will meet with major and planned donors. Plans should include local research such as restaurants suitable for business meals and detailed logistics including parking availability, traffic patterns, and efficiency recommendations. Intern will also help review data pulled from Stratus Live to prioritize travel strategies and prospects.
Content Strategy and Calendar Creation – Spearhead the development of a monthly donor communication content calendar designed for cultivation, stewardship, and engagement. Offer specific messages broken down by channel and audience segment.
Data Analysis and Follow Up Communications – Conduct an analysis of responses gathered from the planned giving survey, identify key trends, common motivations, and distinct segments among responders. Develop recommendations for targeted follow-up communications. Prepare a clear, concise report summarizing the analysis and presenting the proposed strategy to the team.