Development Intern
Vital Voices is seeking an extremely organized individual with a creative, entrepreneurial spirit to attract and cultivate support for this dynamic, fast-paced organization that reaches out to emerging women leaders around the world.
The Development Intern will work closely with the Development Team from February to May 2013. Position is based in Washington D.C. and is unpaid. The internship requires a minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week.
Internship Description:
The Development Department identifies and recruits individual high net worth donors, develops grassroots fundraising strategies, plans and executes special events, and manages organizational outreach and engagement activities.
Specific Responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Development Team on the execution and follow-up of Vital Voices events and outreach programs, specifically the upcoming 12th Annual Global Leadership Awards which will be held at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on April 2nd, 2013.
- Researching potential donors, creating an ongoing spreadsheet that documents funders' application processes and deadlines
- Assisting with the management of volunteers and Vital Voices Leadership Councils
- Database management
- Performing administrative duties as necessary, including compilation of guest/attendance lists, and preparation of event materials
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal communication skills, patience under pressure and a passion for the projects that Vital Voices supports.
Primary Requirements:
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and administrative capabilities
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office (Word and Excel), use of the Internet
- Ability to work creatively, independently and as a team member
- Experience with/knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
