What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Development and Fundraising position at Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center?
NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING INTERN
PAID Part-time – Spring and Summer 2025
Position Summary: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is seeking a current college student, graduate student, or recent college graduate who is interested in serving as an intern and providing a wide range of database, research, administrative, and general support to SARRC’s Development Team for the 2024 Spring and/or Summer Semester.
In return, SARRC will provide an opportunity for the intern to gain experience in and familiarity with areas such as fundraising, community outreach, special events, and the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization.
Your Role at SARRC
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with coordination of Community Breakfast administrative needs
- Assist with research on potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors
- Assist Development team with stewardship activities
- Maintain donor files and other development materials
- Assist the development staff in entering data and support items into Raiser’s Edge NXT cloud-based database
- Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed
- Attend department staff meetings
Who You Are
- Currently seeking a current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate with a degree in or pursuing a degree in Non-profit Management, Communications, Marketing, or Business
- Desire to learn more about fundraising and philanthropy operations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with fundraising databases is a plus but not required
- Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Salary
$14.70/hr
Hours
10 Hours/Week
Flexible within business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Our Story
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
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