This intern will support the Individual Philanthropy team in the stewardship, research, and management of portfolios of major donors/prospects as well as ad hoc operational support and special projects. There will be at least one overarching project in addition to daily tasks. The intern will participate in team meetings and events, and get to know the work of the team on a larger scale in addition to individual assignments.
With the directors, intern will be responsible for supporting stewardship opportunities and outreach to donors by email and mail. Will also research ways to reach and locate information on donors as necessary. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have legible handwriting and be familiar with addressing and mailing documents. Attention to detail is critical. Ability to prioritize and manage mutliple projects. Candidate must be reliable and willing to work in a self-directed and collabortive setting, unsupervised.
- Long term research project to collect and present data on San Francisco area prospects in collaboration with San Francisco based senior director
- Stewardship support with directors and stewardship team, to reach donors by mail and email. This includes entries to organization’s donor database for monitoring all communications.
- Travel support, both international and domestic, in conjunction with team coordinators and directors
- Attends team meetings and retreats, meets with members of the department and agency to learn more about their own interests, and the work of the organization.
- Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Currently eligible to work in the U.S.
- Structured learning and development program
- Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Networking program with managers across the organization
- Flexible schedule
- A family friendly work environment
- The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world