Charity Foundation Intern
$18,000–$20,000 year
On-site · Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Assist with donor database management and data entry (Blackbaud/CRM experience is a plus); support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and donor events; prepare donor acknowledgment letters and other correspondence; conduct prospect research to identify potential individual and corporate donors; help manage social media and email communications related to fundraising; assist in creating fundraising materials, including flyers, mailers, and reports; attend and provide support at Foundation events (if applicable); perform general administrative tasks as needed. The role emphasizes strong communication, nonprofit fundraising experience (volunteer acceptable), proficiency with Microsoft Office, organization, discretion with confidential information, and an interest in philanthropy and senior/nonprofit healthcare work.
Required Qualifications
- Education: College experience; degree not required
- Experience: Work in nonprofit/fundraising in a volunteer capacity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Organized, reliable, and able to work independently with attention to detail
- Interest in philanthropy, senior services, or healthcare nonprofit work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Donor database management and data entry (Blackbaud/CRM experience is a plus)
- Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and donor events
- Prepare donor acknowledgment letters and other correspondence
- Conduct prospect research to identify potential individual and corporate donors
- Help manage social media and email communications related to fundraising
- Assist in creating fundraising materials, including flyers, mailers, and reports
- Attend and provide support at Foundation events (if applicable)
- Perform general administrative tasks as needed
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