NOW-NYC Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
Fund Raising Intern/Volunteer Position
(Fall 2010) Description:
The National Organization for Women-New York City is seeking an intern or volunteer who will work closely with the Fund-Raising Committee on NOW-NYC’s Board of Directors to implement special projects. This will include creating and developing donor lists, creating fund-raising letters, providing logistical support for the Fund-Raising Committee’s targets and activities, conducting research, and handling other development activities as needed. The internship will require 10-15 hours per week, including one or two evening meetings per month with the Fund-Raising Committee. Most of the work will be completed off-site. Responsibilities of the Fund-Raising Intern/Volunteer: - Help develop and maintain donor databases for special fund-raising events;
- Help track the solicitation of donors;
- Provide logistical support to Fund-Raising Committee activities including: coordinating meetings and events; act as a liaison for the committee with guest speakers and vendors; assist in design of program materials; and some communication with members and donors, as directed;
- Coordinate donor solicitation schedules and the production of written materials;
- Perform prospect research assignments, manage prospect lists, track financial goals, and analyze giving trends;
- Help expedite fund-raising proposals as assigned;
- Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Experience preferred:
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and organizational skills;
- Must take initiative with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects;
- Must have a professional demeanor and be a team player;
- Must have the ability to or the experience of interacting with donors;
- Experience with database management, word processing and spreadsheet programs a must;
- Familiarly with web-based research tools is a plus;
- Experience in fundraising development, sales, marketing or public relations is helpful.
Requirements:
Applicants must be professional, responsible, dedicated to achieving women's rights, and committed to the mission of NOW-NYC. The internship is unpaid and requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Most work will be done remotely. Note: NOW-NYC will work with students’ schools as needed to help interns attain school credit in the cases where it is available.
Application instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating where you learned about our internship, what you hope to gain from the internship and what you have to offer to NOW-NYC. Please send your materials to: brielle@nownyc.org
Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. Positions are open until filled. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to respond to all applicants.
NOW-NYC is an equal opportunity employer.
The New York City Chapter of the National Organization for Women is the founding chapter and its largest. Since 1966, NOW-NYC has advocated for the women and girls of New York City by promoting reproductive health, aiming to achieve economic empowerment, and fighting to end discrimination and violence against women. We work to gain equality for women and promote social change through action in several key areas, including: Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women, Women in the Workplace, Images of Women in the Media, Reproductive Freedom, and LGBTQ Rights.
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