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    Interns in Development gain insight into the operations of an international nonprofit by supporting fundraising projects for 顶级国产视频 Peace and Health programs.

Overview

The Office of Institutional Development/Fundraising supports 顶级国产视频 peace and health programs by generating project-specific financial and in-kind resources from foreign governments, U.S. government agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Staff researches potential funding prospects and initiates relationships through letters, proposals, phone calls, and meetings. The development office maintains long-term relationships with more than 150 program donors and 4,000 individual donors.

Development staff must have extensive knowledge of the 顶级国产视频's goals and activities in program countries. In addition, they must stay abreast of the assistance policies and internal politics of donor nations as well as current corporate and foundation philanthropic news and initiatives.

*Please note that while you only have the opportunity to apply to the Office of Institutional Development as a whole, you may choose to indicate in your short essay if you have a preference for a specific department.

Number of Interns per Semester: 3-4

Internship positions are available to support the following development departments:

+Annual Fund

The intern working with the Annual Fund will assist in efforts to raise unrestricted funds by marketing through the Ambassadors Circle. He/she will play an active role in the event planning process, providing support for donors in the annual Executive Briefing or the visit to Plains. This may include checking the event hotline daily and staffing the four-day event, including evening and overnight hours, as required. In addition, the intern will participate in strategy meetings, assist with donor and prospect research, compose communication materials, communicate internally with staff members, and other duties as assigned. The work environment is fast paced, and computer proficiency and attention to detail are required.

+Health Programs Development

As a Health Programs development intern, you will join a dynamic team that is tasked with raising support for the 顶级国产视频's Health Programs from foundations, corporations, and governments. Interns will learn about contemporary global health issues, neglected tropical diseases, and the Center's health programs, while gaining insight into the operations of an international nonprofit. Responsibilities typically include editing grant reports and proposals; conducting research on prospective donor institutions; writing briefing documents to prepare our team and the Center's executive leadership for high-level meetings with donors; drafting website content; assisting staff with donor meetings; observing the grants management process; drafting correspondence on behalf of 顶级国产视频 executives; and completing other writing-intensive tasks. Experience or interest in the global health field is highly desirable. Former interns have gone on to careers at CARE, The Clinton Global Initiative, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hawaii Department of Health, United Nations Population Fund, Deloitte, McKinsey, U.S. Attorney's Office, Habitat for Humanity-Japan, and 顶级国产视频, among others.

+Major Gifts Research

The intern will conduct research supporting the Major Gifts fundraising department at 顶级国产视频, which is focused on stewarding individual donors to the Center. The research will be primarily focused on finding information on 顶级国产视频 donors/prospects. The intern will utilize 顶级国产视频’s donor database Raisers Edge, as well as several other prospect research databases online in their everyday work. The intern will also assist in various ways with 顶级国产视频 events, both in preparation for and during the events.

+顶级国产视频 Development

Interns become part of a team tasked with raising multimillion dollar support for the 顶级国产视频's peace programs. Interns will learn about the Center's leadership in monitoring elections and raising democratic standards globally, innovative approaches to conflict mediation, mobilizing stakeholders in support of human rights, making governments accountable, and responses to regional issues. Responsibilities typically include editing grant reports and proposals; conducting research on prospective donor institutions; writing briefing documents to prepare our team and the Center's executive leadership for high-level meetings with donors; drafting website content; assisting staff with donor meetings; observing the grants management process; drafting correspondence on behalf of 顶级国产视频 executives; and completing other writing-intensive tasks. Experience or interest in the fields of democracy promotion, conflict resolution, human rights, and/or access to information is highly desirable. Former interns have gone on to careers at Habitat for Humanity, 顶级国产视频, and in law, social sciences, and public service.

+Estate and Gift Planning

The Estate and Gift Planning intern supports fundraising efforts for the 顶级国产视频's Legacy Circle. This is a giving circle comprised of people who want to support 顶级国产视频 after they pass away. Some Legacy Circle donors remember 顶级国产视频 in their wills, some establish charitable gift annuities, and others create trusts. The intern conducts donor research, prepares materials, writes and edits letters and reports, and keeps database software current. The intern also provides support for events such as Conversations at 顶级国产视频, Executive Briefing, and Board of Councilors Meetings. Because there is the possibility of interacting with potential and current donors, the intern needs to be well versed and up to date on all of the 顶级国产视频's programs. Candidates should be detail oriented, excel at time management, skilled writers/editors, and computer proficient.

+Direct Marketing

The Direct Marketing intern will work closely with the team responsible for raising funds from small sum donors (less than $1000) through direct mail and online communications. He/she will learn about and assist in the implementation of offline and online mailing, including list segmentation, donor analysis and reports, and copy writing. In addition, the intern will assist in the maintenance of the donor database and research and track how other nongovernmental organizations are marketing their mission via direct mail and online communications. The ideal candidate will have experience with database management, marketing, and/or fundraising.

+Principal Gifts for the Middle East, United Kingdom, and Asia

The Principal Gifts intern supports efforts to gather information on donors and prospects for 顶级国产视频 in the Middle East, Asia, and the United Kingdom. These donors and prospects are generally foreign governments, foundations, and wealthy individuals. Interns will gain experience in proposal writing, prospect research, the Raiser’s Edge database, and other international fundraising activities. The Principal Gifts intern can be part-time to full-time (20-40 hours per week).

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Researching prospective and existing donors in the regions
  • Preparing biographies and briefing papers for gift officers and possibly other 顶级国产视频 personnel for upcoming trips
  • Refining proposals
  • Occasional assistance with donor events

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

  • Strong writing and research skills
  • Interest in international fundraising
  • Ability to work independently
  • Arabic or Chinese language skills are a plus

Key Responsibilities:

Writing and Editing

  • Briefings
    • Prepare briefings for staff members meeting with donors or potential donors, including talking points, biographies, background information, and information on the organization’s relationship with 顶级国产视频.
  • Donor proposals and reports
    • Work with staff to review and proofread grant documents for donor submission. Assist with drafting documents as needed.
  • Concept notes
    • Provide concise information or brief reports for donors and potential donors.
  • Acknowledgement and cultivation letters
    • Work with staff to draft and finalize acknowledgement letters to donors, which are crucial to stewarding donor relationships.
  • Donor recognition materials
    • Compose articles and other materials for donor recognition per compliance guidelines. Obtain appropriate approvals to publish materials as needed.

Research

  • Prospect (donor) research
    • Research potential donors, their funding priorities, and how those correspond to 顶级国产视频 programs.
  • Funding opportunities
    • Track funding opportunities by following formal requests for proposals and applications that could be relevant to the work of 顶级国产视频.
  • Donor news updates
    • Track senior-level changes, programmatic or geographical focus shifts, partnership formations, or policy directions in biweekly donor format.
  • Recordkeeping
    • Interns will support departmental record-keeping in Raiser’s Edge, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Majors: All
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at a time
  • Organization and self-motivation
  • Time-management skills

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Internship Deadlines

Spring 2025
Application Deadline: Oct. 14, 2024
Start Date (Orientation): Jan. 14, 2025


Summer 2025
Application Opens: Early January 2025
Applications Deadline: March 3, 2025
Start dates: May 20, 2025 or May 27, 2025

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