Events and Outreach Internship

The Events and Outreach Internship provides the intern with the opportunity to learn more about the development field, specifically working with external event hosts as well as corporations and foundations. There are many fundraising initiatives that allow us to grant more wishes and the intern will have the opportunity to gain more knowledge of these initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with external events including donor thank you letters, event host recognition,

and maintaining event files.

• Research grant opportunities and collect data.
• Write, edit, and collaborate with development staff on grant proposals.
• Write wish stories to include in donor thank you letters.
• Perform data entry in Salesforce database.
• Perform administrative tasks including copying, filing, faxing, and typing.
• Answer phones and make calls.
• Serve as a volunteer at external events.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in nonprofit management/development fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proactive, self-directed, and organized.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher.
• Some weekends may be required for specific events.
• Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• Commitment to the Make-A-Wish mission.

Part-time and full-time hours available: approx. 20- 30 hours per week

Consistent availability is needed.