Development Intern (Winter/Spring 2025)

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Intern inOhama, NE.Alongside members of the Development team, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The intern will assist the American Lung Association Development staff to execute fundraising activities to gain experience in the field of communications and development.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 15-25 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill an internship graduation requirement. This position is for one Winter/Spring 2025 Semester and must be completed by January 13, 2025.

PROJECTS

Skills

This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization, multi-tasking and communications. The intern can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association
• Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Donor Drive, Canva, and more.
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
  
  

Development

• Assist with general administrative support for Omaha special events and gain exposure to specific events terminology.
• Assist in data entry, tabling promotional events, mailings, event promotion dissemination and volunteer recruitment.
• Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute a successful CLIMB, marketing, recruitment and fundraising plan.
• Assist with event logistics.
  
  

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a basic understanding of fundraising platforms such as One Cause and Donor Drive.
• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing event management software.
• Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft applications and CRM platforms.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• Learn how to develop communications.
• Learn to cultivate relationships.
• Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Business Administration or related field
• Must be eligible to receive college credit for internship
• Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in business, marketing, or non-profit management
• Qualified candidates should possess strong writing skills, attention to detail, and have a keen interest in the mission of the American Lung Association
• Ability to multitask, perform in a team environment, and a demonstrated willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.
  
  

Required Documentation

Before an unpaid internship begins, documentation from an accredited college or university will be required stating that this internship opportunity is eligible for course credit or fulfills an internship graduation requirement.

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

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