Development Intern
Position Overview
The Development Intern is a valuable volunteer for the Development Team who provides support on projects that are essential to the efficiency of the department. The Development Intern’s primary responsibilities include data entry, formal thank you letters, administrative tasks, event setup and cleanup as part of a larger team, and project management and organizing. The position reports to the Director of Events, Volunteers, and Corporate Relations and works closely with all members of the Development Team, including the Vice President of Agency Advancement and the President & CEO.
The Development Intern must have excellent customer service and communication skills. The Development Intern must also maintain professionalism and convey “going the extra mile” with key stakeholders.
This is a part time volunteer experience with flexible hours and hybrid in office/at home responsibilities.
The intent of this volunteer job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title. Volunteers may be requested to perform related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
WAYS TO HELP / Responsibilities
- Manage data entry and coordinate timely thank you letters to donors and corporations
- Ensure that all gift, contact, and donor background data is accurately and promptly entered into the database
- Electronic filing, overseeing mailings, scanning/printing, and department purchasing
- Coordinate agency in-kind gift tracking and acknowledgements
- Periodically review and update donor information retained in the donor management database for accuracy and relevance, cleaning up as needed
- Attend and assist with planning fundraising events on occasional nights and weekends
- Support events by creating name tags, entering donations, inventory & processing of auction items, managing the check-in and check-out processes, networking with donors, helping set up for events, supporting breakdown and cleaning, troubleshooting audio/visual equipment, arranging for food and decorations, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders involved in or invited to events
- Coordinate logistics for on-site events such as working with Facilities Department on room setup and technology requirements
- Maintain all office supplies and complete orders as needed
QUALIFICATIONs
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of work or relevant experience, including administrative support
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite required
- Ability to enter data efficiently with attention to detail and accuracy is required
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Commitment to confidentiality in all matters related to Italian Home for Children business, development, and fundraising practices
- Ability to function effectively in a small team environment
- Demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment
- Flexible thinking and willingness to support other people and projects
- Exceptional time-management and attention to detail skills
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies).
