Fall 2024 Fundraising Intern
Assist with fundraising and donor management for refugees.
Overview
Assist with fundraising and donor management for refugees.
You have:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Provide data collection and research including tracking all forms of funding sources; - Draft written materials for internal and external communications and prepare mass mailings; - Assist with updating and maintaining IRC donor database; - Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation; - Provide direct service to refugee clients as needed by the Volunteer Coordinator; - Assist with other Resource Development needs such as donor management, external communications, and fundraising; - Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs; - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard; - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
- An interest in international and refugee issues; - Effective communication and writing skills; - Strong attention to detail; - Excellent organizational skills; - Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; - A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; - Prior experience in a non-profit setting a plus; - Prior relevant coursework preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old.
This is an in-person role. This role will report to the Development Specialist.
Potential interview questions
| Can you share an experience where you had to manage multiple tasks or projects? | To assess your organizational and time management skills. | Provide specific examples of how you prioritized your tasks and achieved your goals. |
| Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information clearly. | This evaluates your communication skills and ability to tailor messages to different audiences. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working with refugees and in a non-profit setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |