Fundraising Coordinator

Organization: Support to Succeed

Support to Succeed is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting career entry & advancement of nontraditional candidates in financial services careers. Our SIE Success program supports low-income, working adults to pass an industry-recognized certification (Securities Industry Essentials or SIE) that can lead to high-paying, client-facing finance careers. We focus on utilizing principles of restorative practices to foster a sense of belonging among cohorts, providing coaching on organization and time management, providing support for trainees to navigate barriers, and academic supports that foster critical thinking skills. Support to Succeed has achieved high success rates to date and is currently expanding into new markets.

Dates and Hours Per Week:

• 15 hours / week during Fall or Spring Semester

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator

Internship Pay Rate: $15 / hr 

Internship Responsibilities:

Provide support to our fundraising efforts:

• Research and vet mission-aligned grants to apply for with key criteria and deadlines
• Track grant deadlines and other fundraising opportunities
• Deliver writing snippets and templates for grant writing or assist in submitting specific grant opportunities
• Assist with follow-up tasks resulting from fundraising meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong research skills
• Detail-orientation
• Ability to write emails and communications in a compelling manner
• Integrate information and think critically
• Organize time to independently meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills