Development and Fundraising Interns

Development and Fundraising

Interns will be exposed to a wide range of development activities including database management, event planning, researching potential donors, and gift processing.

Hours: 12-16 hours per week in Fall & Spring; 3-4 days a week for 4 weeks in Summer Pay: Stipend Location: Manhattan

Spring and Summer 2024 internship applications are now open!

> “This internship has taught me how to communicate professionally, but beyond that, it’s shown me compassion for every issue facing American women today.”

Responsibilities

• Donor research and prospecting
• Maintain donor database
• Create and edit development materials e.g. solicitation and acknowledgment letters
• Assist with event management and logistics for annual gala
• Provide general administrative support for the development department
• Provide information and referrals over the phone to women in need
• Provide administrative support to staff as needed

Requirements

We are seeking highly motivated undergraduate or graduate students who display the following:

• Professional and responsible demeanor
• Commitment to NOW’s mission and advocacy for women’s rights
• Ability to work independently and see projects through to completion
• Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills (web writing experience is highly desirable)
• Experience using social media (for professional purposes is desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (google docs, graphic design and video editing skills are a plus)

How to apply

Spring and Summer 2024 internship applications are now open!

Applications are accepted for the following periods — Summer (June to August), Fall (September to December), and Spring (January to May).

Email your resume to [email protected] . Please clearly indicate which internship track you are applying for and what your daily availability is (e.g. full days on Mondays & Tuesdays, and half days on Thursday & Fridays).

NOW-NYC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of any race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and from any underrepresented groups.