Development and Fundraising Internship

Description:

Development and Fundraising Intern reports directly to the Development Director (DD). Intern has the opportunity to learn about the various areas of fundraising in a nonprofit setting, including but not limited to individual gifts, foundation grants, corporate giving, and special events.

You Will Learn:

  • The Life of a Donation – from Receipt to Acknowledgement
  • Patron Development
  • Special Event Planning and Coordination
  • Shadow Grant Writing
  • Basic Administrative Skills

Duties May Include but Not Limited To:

  • Ticket sales, subscription and donation processing
  • Clerical tasks such as copying, scanning, and organizing materials
  • Assist at Chance Theater special events and fundraisers
  • Assist in reaching out to local businesses for partnerships and fundraising opportunities
  • Preparing acknowledgement & thank you letters (mail merge & hand written)
  • Research on corporate, foundation, and individual donor prospects
  • Brainstorm subscription promotion possibilities

Specific Requirements:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Fundraising Experience a Plus
  • Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Computer Competence (Word Processing, Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, etc.)
  • Ability to Multi-Task and Prioritize
  • Ability to Collaborate, Analyze and Problem-Solve
  • Strong Organizational Skills