Development Internship – Corporate and Event Fundraising

Type

Development Internship – Corporate and Event Fundraising

Location
Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina, 6324 Fairview Rd Suite 500, Charlotte, NC, 28210
Summary

Time Commitment: Minimum of 15 hours per week (January 8th - April 26th, 2024)

Ideal majors: Business, Non-Profit Management, Events Management, Marketing, Communications

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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
      • Assisting with event setup and breakdown
  • 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

 

Requirements

  • 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

Chapter Benefits

This position is at the Chapter Headquarters Office in Charlotte, NC. The internship is unpaid.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and completed Internship Application Form to: [email protected]. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Other Info

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our community while gaining valuable work experience in the non-profit sector.