Philanthropy Intern , Washington D.C

Do you have an interest in a future career in Philanthropy or non-profits?  Come get real-world applicable experience working for the Philanthropy Department, the engine of any non-profit.  As a small, close-knit team you will get exposure to all our departments, and learn the ins and outs of how different departments in a non-profit function harmoniously.

Duties:

Major Donor Mailings

• Assist in the production and completion of major donor mailings  
• Production and completion of solicitation and acknowledgement material
• Edit various documents, such as acknowledgement, survey and other copy

Major Gifts Support

• Administrative support for the Major Gifts Office Staff
• Create donor profiling system
• Perform comprehensive prospect research, inclusive of both private individuals and community foundations 

Database Support

• Work with Database Administrator to ensure hygienic data
• Complete matching gift forms for AWF donors
• Ensure all supporting documentation and acknowledgement scans are present in the Raiser’s Edge Media tab
• Create “Scope of Work” process documents for various database projects throughout internship
• Edit AWF Database Policies and Procedures

Requirements:

• At least a 3 month commitment
• Strong research and computer skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative, analytical thinker
• Innovative problem solver
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus, but not required

Supervisor:

Director of Major Gifts

Compensation:

TBD

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV. Be sure your cover letter creates a clear linkage between your technical expertise, Africa and AWF’s mission. 

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