Description:
The Development Intern will gain insight into the inner workings of a small but active development office, experiencing a variety of tasks related to fundraising. This position is perfect for an individual wanting to see what it is like to work in the development field, or for a student requiring such an internship for college credit.
The Development Intern will gain insight into the inner workings of a small but active development office, experiencing a variety of tasks related to fundraising. This position is perfect for an individual wanting to see what it is like to work in the development field, or for a student requiring such an internship for college credit.
Accountabilities
- Research potential individual and corporate donors, using internet research tools
- Maintain and help coordinate donor files and processes
- Prepare research profiles for development staff and volunteers
- Attend and participate in development department meetings as needed
- Updating electronic donor records in fundraising database
- Assist with special event preparations, and staff special events as needed
- Assist with other donor relations and stewardship activities
- Additional assignments may include publications, web-based communications
- Other tasks as assigned
Learning Component
- Research skills
- Database software skills
- Donor stewardship and cultivation
- Event planning
Qualifications:
Internships are open to college and graduate students or post-graduates. Specific work experience or credentials are not required, but a commitment to the work of a development office is necessary. Other qualifications include:
Internships are open to college and graduate students or post-graduates. Specific work experience or credentials are not required, but a commitment to the work of a development office is necessary. Other qualifications include:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word,
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge development software or other database software preferred, but not required
- High attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to participate as part of a team
- Ability to commit to a regular work schedule, with flexibility upon occasion
Other Factors
- Intern may be required to move boxes of files
How To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume via email to internships@BostonChildrensMuseum.org; fax to 617.423.3213
Please send cover letter and resume via email to internships@BostonChildrensMuseum.org; fax to 617.423.3213
Apply by:
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
About this Organization:
Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
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