Fall 2024 Fundraising Intern

Assist with fundraising and donor management for refugees.

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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.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org