Development Internship - Spring 2012

Tracking Code

DI-Spring 2012

Job Description

Founded in 1993, Women for Women International (WfWI) is dedicated to providing women survivors of war with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies. WfWI currently works in eight countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda and Sudan. During the last 18 years, WfWI has transformed the lives of more than 315,000 socially-excluded women and distributed over $100 million in direct aid and microcredit loans, benefiting more than 1.7 million family and community members in the process. In 2010, over 80,104 women in all eight countries received program services, with more than 46,363 sponsors from 88 countries across the world. WfWI has over 600 employees worldwide, and each of our country offices are fully staffed by women and men from the local community.

Women for Women International’s Washington office seeks a Development intern for a minimum of 8 weeks.

Project Description:

The Development Intern(s) will report directly to the Development staff. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students looking to obtain experience in fund-raising for women’s development programs, including how to identify and research prospective donors; to help steward major donor and major donor prospects; will assist with publications research, writing and editing. We have one full time (30 hrs or more) or one part time unpaid internship position available during the spring session. Academic credit is available for this internship experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assisting in donor stewardship and communications
2. Assisting in major donor trip logistics & administration
3. Assisting in logistics and planning for Women for Women International’s special events as needed
4. Assisting with RSVP management, including handling phone calls, emails, mail, etc.
5. Assisting in mailing of donor acknowledgements and donor appeal mailings
6. Researching prospect individual donors as needed
7. Contributing to writing and editing of publications and other communication materials as needed
8. Liaise with marketing, grassroots, sponsorship, and global programs colleagues to coordinate joint efforts with the department of Development
9. Maintain donor records in the database and facilitate data entry when appropriate
10. Database maintenance and preparation of prospect donor folders and informational materials
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
2. Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access database
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to tactfully interact with donors via phone, email and in person
5. Strong attention to detail and follow through
6. Ability to balance multiple deadlines and complete tasks assigned on short but reasonable notice; problem-solve and prioritize among assignments
7. Ability to work independently
8. Ability to work as a team member, display tact and grace under pressure.
9. Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
10. Promptness, reliability and sound judgment required.
11. Ability to handle stress and work under pressure at times.
12. Interest in issues related to gender and development; commitment to Women for Women International’s mission and vision

Compensation:

Internships available at Women for Women International are currently unpaid positions. Academic credit is available for this internship experience.

Application Instructions:

We encourage all interested applicants to submit the following application materials:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. 3-5 page writing sample

We do not accept resume/applications sent to our human resources email box. Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Please respect our “no phone calls” policy.

Non-US citizens applying for regular positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Women for Women International provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.