Fundraising and Development Intern

Description

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HopeWorks is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fundraising and Development Intern for the Summer 2025 semester. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development and fundraising. The Intern will support the Development Manager in various fundraising initiatives, special events, and donor relations, contributing to the overall mission of HopeWorks. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit management, fundraising, or communications.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain practical experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• Learn about the operational aspects of donor relations, event planning, and communications.
• Develop skills in project management, data entry, and research.
• Understand the mission and vision of a nonprofit organization committed to social justice and community impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s program (focus on Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Commitment to HopeWorks' mission, vision, and values.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with database management or CRM systems is a plus.
• Previous volunteer or internship experience in a nonprofit setting is desirable.
• Graphic design skills or experience with Canva or similar tools is a plus.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit development and fundraising.
• Opportunity to develop professional skills in a supportive environment.
• Networking opportunities within the nonprofit sector.
• Academic credit, if applicable (subject to the approval of your academic institution).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising Support:

• Assist in the implementation of various fundraising campaigns, including email outreach, social media, and online giving platforms.
• Help maintain and update donor records in the database.
• Aid in processing acknowledgment letters and other donor correspondence.
• Conduct research on prospective donors and corporate partners.

Event Coordination:

• Support the planning and execution of special events, including logistics, volunteer coordination, and event promotion.
• Assist in managing third-party fundraisers and community fundraising efforts.
• Provide on-site or remote support during events as needed.

Communications:

• Contribute to the creation of content for newsletters, social media, and donor communications.
• Help draft materials such as press releases, event invitations, and thank you letters.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the organization's website and social media channels.

Administrative Support:

• Assist with general office tasks, including filing, data entry, and scheduling.
• Help prepare materials for meetings and presentations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.

Competencies:
An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Oral and Written Communication: Effectively conveys ideas and information in both verbal and written forms. Listens actively and responds appropriately.

Interpersonal Skills: Communicates well with team members, volunteers, and external stakeholders. Able to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.

Time Management: Efficiently manages time and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.

Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to all details, ensuring accuracy and quality in work.

Proactive Approach: Takes initiative in identifying opportunities to assist and contribute, seeking out tasks when needed.

Self-Motivation: Demonstrates a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Flexibility: Adapts to changing priorities, tasks, and work environments with a positive attitude.

Learning Agility: Quickly grasps new concepts and skills, showing a willingness to learn and grow.

Analytical Thinking: Able to identify issues, gather relevant information, and propose effective solutions.

Resourcefulness: Uses available resources efficiently to overcome challenges and complete tasks.

Collaboration: Works well with others, contributing to a positive team environment. Shares information and supports team goals.

Respect for Diversity: Values diverse perspectives and contributes to an inclusive work environment. Supports and promotes an environment that appreciates and holds opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, nation of origin, culture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, weight, health status, age or other diversity factors.

Work Ethic: Displays a high level of integrity, responsibility, and commitment to the role.

Reliability: Consistently meets commitments and deadlines, maintaining a dependable presence in the workplace.

Computer Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new software or tools as needed.

Social media and Online Tools: Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools (e.g., Canva).

Alignment with Values: Demonstrates a clear understanding of and commitment to HopeWorks’ mission, vision, and values.

Community Engagement: Shows an interest in social justice issues and a willingness to engage in community-focused activities.

Commitment to Social Change and Social Justice: Willing and able to approach their work with an understanding and appreciation of social change and social justice issues.

Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; and develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism: Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern(s) incumbent in this position. Interns will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

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TO APPLY: Applicants must complete an online application and submit a resume and letter of interest. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume will not be reviewed. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Online Application Link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=95724&clientkey=57F0B2A019C74484C2E21C815D921A34 

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we will only respond to applicants whose candidacy is being considered.

Phone calls will not be accepted. Any questions, please email HWHR@hopeworksofhc.org. 

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HopeWorks is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

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