What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Relations Intern position at Water For Good?
Job Title: Donor Relations Intern
Reports To: Donor Relations Manager
Location: Bentonville, AR
Status: Part-time, Non-exempt [temporary; 24 weeks]
Hours: 10 hours/week [Summer end of Fall 2025 semester]
Position Summary:
The Donor Relations Intern is responsible for coordinating Donor Relations projects and tasks as assigned, over a 24-week period. The Donor Relations Intern will provide support to the Development Team, while learning valuable skills in donor-facing outreach, communication, non-profit management, and collaborating with a team. This role is ideal for students interested in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, or philanthropy.
Responsibilities & Duties Overview:
- Assist with Water for Goods stewardship and engagement to donors; make phone calls, send emails, write thank you notes, etc.
- Support the Donor Relations team with donor care follow-up, as needed
- Engage with the community about Water for Good through event support; help with event logistics, send out invitations, handle RSVPs, post-event donor follow-ups, etc.
- Support mid-level donor pipeline development, helping analyze donor retention trends and engagement effectiveness
- Assist with donor research and database management
- Assist with special donor relations projects as needed, such as the annual campaign and other mid-level donor initiatives
- Other tasks as assigned
Work Experience & Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Passion for Water for Goods mission of transforming lives through sustainable access to safe water, and improved sanitation and hygiene in places that need it most
- Currently enrolled in either a bachelors or masters degree program, with a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Completed at least 30 hours of college credit
- A professional demeanor
- Ability to learn new technology tools quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Physical Qualifications:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Salary : $14
