Fund Development Intern

Description

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

This position will assist the Fund Development team with securing financial support from individual donors and community sponsors for GSCSNJ annual fundraising appeals, such as, but not limited to, direct mail & online appeals, special events, and recurring donor program. Tasks include assistance with writing appeals, editing digital platforms, follow up outreach and phone calls to donors, vendors, and volunteers, assisting with donor acknowledgments/correspondence, and general duties to support the work of the VP, of Fund Development & Marketing. This position is ideal for students majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, English, or Nonprofit Studies.

LOCATION: Hybrid

DURATION: The internship will run from November 2024 to June 2025. Start and end dates are flexible based on the intern's academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Interns must be enrolled in a graduate, bachelor's, or associate's degree program and be in their Junior or Senior year.
Intern work schedule may vary depending upon course credit requirements, intern scheduling preferences, need for time off, etc.
Interns may work up to twenty (20) hours per week during the school year.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Relations and Stewardship:
Completes GsLearn Training modules online and develops an understanding of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Assist with the development and implementation of donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including thank-you letters, calls, and emails.
Learn and utilize DonorPerfect platform and other essential databases to track donor information and manage fundraising efforts

Grant Writing and Research:
Support the Fund Development team in researching grant opportunities and drafting grant proposals.
Assist with compiling data and success stories to be included in grant applications and reports to funders.
Support in data entry and maintenance of records related to prospecting and pre-award services.
Assist in creating and maintaining organized files containing proposal drafts, research materials, and related documents.

Fundraising Events:
Provide support for occasional fundraising events, including logistics, volunteer coordination, and event materials preparation.
Assist with post-event follow-up, including preparing reports on event success and donor engagement This is not meant to be exhaustive of all tasks and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed or may be unique to a specific instance of a job.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Technical computer skills in Google G Suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, customer relationship management systems, and social networking. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies with ability to understand basic data quality principles and practices.

Potential Internship Learning Outcomes:
Fundraising and Development Expertise: Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, including donor engagement, event planning, and grant research.
Strategic Communication Skills: Learn how to craft compelling messages and outreach materials to engage donors, corporate partners, and community supporters.
Networking with Key Stakeholders: Build relationships with local businesses, community leaders, and corporate sponsors, expanding your professional connections in the nonprofit sector.
Technical and Research Skills: Develop proficiency in donor database management and conduct research on prospective donors and grant opportunities.
Professional Growth in Nonprofit Operations: Experience the inner workings of a nonprofit organization, gaining valuable insights into fundraising strategies and the impact of mission-driven work.