Summer Internship - Communications and Development Intern - Summer 2024
Assist with communication and development strategies for a nonprofit.
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Overview
Assist with communication and development strategies for a nonprofit.
You have:
- Experience in fundraising and donor relations is preferred.
- Strong writing skills required for content creation and proposal writing.
- Ability to research funding opportunities and potential donors.
- Experience in communications planning preferred.
- Interest in nonprofit operations and development strategy is essential.
Job Description
Internship Overview: Development (fundraising, donor relations, and proposal development) and communications are highly valued skillsets that employers seek in job candidates; these functions are critical to the success of a nonprofit organization, and cultivating experience in this area will allow you to gain insight into various subject/technical areas, learn development strategy, and be marketable across sectors. The Communications and Development Intern will work closely with the Development Coordinator and IRC staff to engage potential donors around the IRC in Denver’s mission through content and program material creation, proposal writing and research, storytelling and communications planning.
LOCATION: Fully remote
COMMITMENT: 10 hours per week June 3 - August 23, 2024
SCHEDULE: Regular weekly schedule during business hours 9 am – 5 pm and some evenings if desired
DUTIES:
- Interview clients, staff members, community stakeholders and partners, and generate content for stories, reports, and newsletters - Create external content to engage supporters - Assist with planning special events as needed - Support the communications and donor relations strategy - Support the creation of an end-of-year fundraising strategy and campaign and assist with event marketing - Research funders and strategize funder engagement - Research funding opportunities that align with the IRC in Denver’s Strategic Action Plan - Work with the Development Coordinator to strengthen proposal development systems and processes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Communications and Development Intern will gain insight into the grant writing and reporting process for a nonprofit organization. They will gain experience creating an executing a communications plan and will have the opportunity to write content for fundraising appeals, donor-facing reports, newsletters and social media.
To be considered, applicants must provide with their application, a resume and a cover letter addressing how their skills and experiences meet the specific internship requirements as well as their availability during the summer intern cohort dates. Applications without either will not be considered.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Competencies:
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you created content for a specific audience? | This question assesses your practical skills in content creation tailored to a target group. | Mention specific projects where you analyzed the audience and adjusted your content accordingly. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | Prioritization is key in nonprofit work where timing is critical. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with fundraising or donor engagement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a successful communication plan you have executed in the past. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivated you to apply for this internship with IRC? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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