Fundraising and Events Intern

Development Internship Description

Title: Fundraising and Events Intern

Part-Time: 20 hours per week

Internship Duration: 6-month internship

Location: Culver City, CA; Hybrid (remote options not available); half-time at the office and half-time remote or at outreach/fundraising events.

Monthly Stipend: Undergraduate students may receive $500/mo; Graduate students may receive $750/mo; Academic Credit available

Internship Description

As a global voice for change, Kidsave makes miracles happen for children the world has forgotten. Kidsave shows communities worldwide how to get children out of government orphanages and foster care and into loving families. Kidsave's ultimate goal is to ensure that all communities, everywhere, are able to provide love, hope, and families to every foster child and orphan. This internship is well-suited for an individual interested in pursuing a career in non-profit administration, event planning, and/or fundraising.

To support the organization's goals, Kidsave holds several fundraising events each year. The Fundraising and Events intern will work alongside the Development team and assist with donor cultivation and outreach, fundraising efforts, and the planning and execution of local, Los Angeles-based events (Gala, Hike, Golf Tournament).

Position Summary

The Development & Events Intern is responsible for assisting the Development Department with logistics and admin support related to donor outreach and for Kidsave’s key events and with garnering Culver-City-based (but not limited to) in-kind donations for the annual Gala, Golf Tournament, and Hike.

The Development and Events Intern reports to the Development Manager and is an active, collaborative member of Kidsave’s advancement team.

Intern Duties/Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Assist in researching industry trends and networking opportunities with corporate CSR departments
• Assist with donor acknowledgments and guest follow-up
• Work closely with the Development Director to draft external communication
• Assist in identifying and soliciting items for auction
• Assist with tracking auction items and following up with auction winners after events
• Assist with day-of logistics and event set-up/closeout
• Other event-supporting responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor

The intern will also support the planning and execution of smaller, targeted donor cultivation events and Kidsave's year-round fundraising efforts.

Minimum skills required:

• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable and confident in speaking and building rapport with prospective donors and supporters
• highly motivated, dependable, and conscientious self-starters
• Ability to multi-task and perform work in a fast-paced team environment
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills [Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, CRM/donor databases]

Education / Work Experience/Minimum Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a university program or have at least two (2) years of college/relevant coursework completed
• Event planning and/or fundraising experience is required
• Ability to commute to the job site/events is required
• Valid Driver's License and Car Insurance required
• Previous Donor Cultivation experience is a plus
• Experience working with foster or at-risk youth is a plus
• Experience working with Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA audiences a plus

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters, and 2-3 references to Jeanette Roman at jeanette@kidsave.org.

The internship offer is contingent upon your successful completion and passing of a background clearance.

Kidsave is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and our work on behalf of children who need family connections. Kidsave provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.