What are the responsibilities and job description for the Philanthropy Intern position at Food Bank For New York City?
Position Summary
This position works within the Philanthropy department. This department is responsible for raising gifts of $1,000 or more from individuals and family foundations.
Duties And Responsibilities
This position works within the Philanthropy department. This department is responsible for raising gifts of $1,000 or more from individuals and family foundations.
Duties And Responsibilities
- In order to support these tasks, this position will:
- Research and develop creative ways to steward Food Bank For NYC’s top donors
- Provide research that will drive donor strategy
- Manage new projects that will raise meals for New Yorkers facing food insecurity
- Complete administrative tasks like database updates to support the Philanthropy team
- Gain hands on practical experience working on a dynamic team
- Grow and improve your skills by working at a best in class non-profit organization
- Completion of a project that will impact the work being done at The Food Bank for New York City
- Time with Senior Leadership
- Professional mentorship from seasoned Philanthropy team members
- Gain technical skills with a variety of project management and research tools
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of food systems, food safety, and food sustainability
- Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
- A creative, can-do approach to teamwork and problem solving
- Proficient project management
- Strong attention to detail
- Capable of completing basic donor research or ability to learn basic donor research skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Exceptional listening skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize projects
