Fund Development Intern

Position Details

Position Type: Part-time, Internship, 10 hours/week

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Annual Fund Manager

Direct Reports: None

Department: Development

Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub

Position Term: Semester long internship with possibility to renew

Compensation & Benefits: $12.48 hourly

Summary

As a Fund Development Intern, you'll be a key part of our team, helping us raise funds to support our mission. You'll get hands-on experience in fundraising, learn about different strategies, and help us build strong relationships with our donors. This role supports the team through data entry and detailed reporting through our constituent relationship management (CRM) database and general event support.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Accurately input and update donor information into the fundraising database.
• Maintain and organize electronic and paper records of donations and donor interactions.
• Assist in drafting, proofreading and sending thank you letters, gift acknowledgements, emails and other communications to donors.
• Assist in fundraising event logistics, including setting up, taking down, and ensuring materials are prepared for the event.
• Provide general administrative support to the fundraising team.
• Assist in generating reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and campaign performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

• Specific Direction: Receives detailed work instructions or guidance for performing repetitive tasks. Supervisor monitors progress and provides feedback or correction as needed to ensure that tasks are completed according to expectations.

Education & Experience

• No prior experience required
• High School Diploma required.  Some college preferred.

Qualifications

• Interest in nonprofit work and fundraising.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to use a computer for research and data entry.
• Previous database experience preferred.
• Team player who's also good at working independently.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team’s values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs.
• A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently work in stationary position
• Frequently move about work area
• Continuously use eyesight clarity/accuracy or visual perception
• Continuously read and understand written word
• Continuously operate computer and general office machines
• Occasionally  work outside in variable weather conditions

Other Factors

• Access to consistent and reliable transportation
• Evening hours occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis
• Weekend hours occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis