The Development Intern will work 10-15 hours a week in the fundraising office of the Advancement Department to provide direct support for GRACE’s fundraising goals. Ideal candidates for this internship have attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team setting. In addition, candidates should have an interest in working in professional fundraising or in non-profit organizations. Interns will have the opportunity to apply for a senior internship at the end of their semester.

We are offering a Fall Internship as well as a Fall-Spring Internship. The Fall 2024 Development Internship will run from Monday, August 19, 2024, through December 4, 2024. The Fall-Spring Development Internship will run from Monday, August 19, 2024, through April 23, 2025, as a two-semester long internship. 

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to set their internship schedule to fit in with their class and work schedule. 

Primary Responsibilities

Assist Director of Advancement and Sr. Manager of Communications & Development by:

• Conducting research on new and potential donors and partner organizations.
• Conducting research on potential partnerships through gift matching, auction item donation, and other opportunities for fundraising. 
• Assisting with assembly and mailing donor acknowledgment letters, new donor packets, and other stewardship mail pieces as needed.

• Helping with receiving and distributing in-kind donations as needed.
• Soliciting auction items for the 5th Annual Farm to Table Gathering to End Homelessness
• Providing support to the Advancement Team with other minor tasks as needed.

The chosen candidate will also have the opportunity to tailor their responsibilities to their interests and to help their professional development as it relates to non-profit fundraising.

Requirements

• Current student enrolled in at least one course
• Able to commit a minimum of 10-15 hours a week to the internship
• Pursuing a degree (major or minor) in a related field to non-profit management, social services, or other relevant subjects.
• Proficient in Google Suites.
• Familiar with Canva and Slack (preferred).
• An understanding of (or desire to understand) Trauma-Informed Care practices when dealing with individuals in crisis.
• An understanding of (or desire to understand) the Housing-First philosophy of GRACE and the GRACE Way.

Physical DemandsLight physical demands (lots of listening, some talking, and more listening. Working on the computer and phone. Driving to appointments and events. Lifting light equipment/materials, and occasionally working long days, nights, or weekends).

Culture

GRACE is an exciting, fast-paced organization filled with some of the best people you could ever hope to meet. All of our programs - day services, permanent housing, emergency shelter, volunteers, and more - are organized around three core values: Safety, Impact, and Respect. We’re on a mission to end homelessness, and we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to improve what we do. GRACE offers opportunities to make your intern schedule fit your life. 

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range:

$500 Stipend

Reports to:

Director of Advancement, Sr. Manager of Communications & Development

Reporting to this position:

N/A

Status:

Temporary Internship

Benefits:

Not eligible

Apply to this internship

To apply to this internship please click "apply for this job" and submit your application! The application deadline for the Development Internship is Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:00pm. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 5:00PM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.