Department Development
Reports to Director of Institutional Giving
FLSA Non-exempt
Position Summary
The Development Intern will experience a variety of tasks, integral to the function of the development department of a non-profit institution. The intern will perform support functions related to research of potential donors, records management, fund-raising events, and donor relationship management.
Primary Responsibilities
General:
- Supports the administrative activities of the Development Department as assigned:
- Enters donor and grant institution data into the Raiser’s Edge development database; updates foundation records;
- Conducts research to identify prospect pools, including:
- external grants and independent family foundations;
- external major donors and Conservationist prospects;
- internal planned giving prospects from Raiser’s Edge and file data;
- Researches and composes supporting documents for donor events, such as side-trip handouts, directions, and preserve descriptions/histories;
- Provides support for events, including: packing, set-up, direction and coordination of volunteers, welcoming guests, and event registration;
- Performs special projects as assigned;
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related subject;
- Previous experience supporting development activities;
- Ability to maintain the privacy of donors’ sensitive, confidential information;
- A passion for Natural Land Trust’s mission;
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent organizational skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail;
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through on projects;
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs, Blackbaud experience, a plus
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions
- Reach, lift, carry, push, pull for placement and setup of event support items (tables, chairs, signs, displays, etc.);
- Ability to lift and carry 20-35 pounds and to walk and stand on uneven terrain;
- Position will require a flexible schedule with the ability to work frequent evenings and weekends, particularly during the fall and spring event seasons.
- Must have reliable transportation for event attendance and related support tasks;