Fundraising Intern
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Background clearance is required.
A standard background check will be performed prior to an official start date. Intern background checks are done at the expense of the Foundation and typically take 24-48 hours to complete.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
SpringService hours
MorningAfternoon
Available days/hours
We work with interns to determine a mutually beneficial weekly schedule.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
* Requires excellent project management, customer service, inter-personal, writing and presentation skills, attention to detail
* Microsoft Office and Outlook, donor database management software desired; auction software program experience a plus
* Minimum of 15-hour work week preferred
* Must be flexible and have the ability to multitask
* Exemplary customer service skills and attitude, poised, knowledgeable, caring professional
* Excellent computer skills and knowledge of office equipment
* Strong knowledge of standard office protocol and behavior
* Ability to utilize time effectively in a fast paced environment
* Ability to maintain confidential information
* Effective problem solver
Desired Corporate Values:
* Must maintain professional appearance and positive attitude
* Ability to work in a team setting and independently
* Ability to balance multiple responsibilities
* Must maintain confidentiality
CATEGORIES
FundraisingPublic Relations
Social Services
Youth I: less than 5 years
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
* Coordinate donor stewardship, including, but not limited to, gathering wish story information for development team members to share with donors, coordinating donor mailings and gifts, coordinating wish kid art parties, etc.
* Make daily donor thank you calls
* Coordinate annual solicitation to all Wal-Mart stores throughout Arizona
* Assist in securing and collecting auction items needed for the internal event fundraisers
* Contact participants to conduct post-event evaluations/acknowledgements
* Assist in cultivating and managing volunteer/donor relationships
Population served
Children who have reached the age of 2½ and are under the age of 18 at the time of referral who have not received a wish from another Make-A-Wish® chapter or another wish-granting organization may be eligible for a wish.
Community need/impact
The Fundraising Intern will assist the development department in annual fundraising efforts including but not limited to cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual, corporate and foundation donors. Responsibilities will include donor stewardship, writing appeals and cause-related marketing projects all in an effort to raise funds needed to grant wishes.
A wish experience is frequently a source of inspiration for children undergoing difficult medical treatments and a positive force that helps them overcome their obstacles.
Every fulfilled wish represents a unique collaboration between wish families, medical professionals, volunteers and donors. Wish granting truly is a magical, yet comprehensive and dynamic process which allows for community engagement and participation.
