Internship
Supervisors: Corporate and Event Fundraising Director Team
Description: The Development Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make-A-Wish corporate and event fundraising activities. This position will work with the Director Team to accomplish a dynamic and time sensitive task list to help achieve campaign success and revenue goals.
What You Will Need:
- Strong people, organizational, written, and oral communications skills
- Great attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to simultaneously work on multiple projects with short turnaround time
- To be a team player and passionate about the mission of Make-A-Wish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Assist Director of Special Events with:
- Solicitation and organization of silent auction items for chapter fundraising events
- Implementation of event logistics for chapter fundraising and cultivation events. Examples include:
- Printing materials
- Preparing goodie bags for event participants
- Organization of event materials and supplies
- Assist Director of Corporate Philanthropy with:
- Donor research and meeting note preparation
- Recording of donor information and meeting takeaways into chapter database
- Stewardship outreach to corporate partners and donors
- Assisting Director of Community Engagement with:
- Marketing and outreach for fundraising events
- Coordination of engagement activities for Make-A-Wish family alumni
- Compilation of wish family outreach notes to help drive clear actions
- Crafting and creation of up to date and relevant wish stories to be shared with donors and supporters
- Other duties as assigned
The position is at the Chapter Headquarter Office in Charlotte, NC. The internship is unpaid.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our community while gaining valuable work experience in the non-profit sector.
Ideal majors: Business, Non-Profit Management, Events Management, Marketing, Communications.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 15 hours per week, unpaid.
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