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