Fundraising Development Intern – Job Description
Position Title
Fundraising Development Intern
Organization
Holiday Cheer for Seniors
Position Type
Internship (Part-Time / Flexible Hours)
Position Summary
The Fundraising Development Intern will support fundraising efforts, donor engagement, sponsorship outreach, and community partnerships to help expand programs benefiting seniors in need. This role is ideal for a student or emerging professional interested in nonprofit development, event planning, marketing, and community impact.
The intern will work closely with leadership to assist with fundraising campaigns, donor communications, grant research, and special events.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and promoting fundraising events and campaigns
- Help secure sponsorships, donations, and silent auction items
- Research grant opportunities and assist with grant preparation
- Maintain donor and sponsor records
- Draft thank-you letters, emails, and donor communications
- Assist with social media fundraising promotions and outreach
- Support volunteer coordination for fundraising events
- Help create fundraising materials, flyers, and presentations
- Track fundraising goals and campaign progress
- Represent the organization professionally at community events
Qualifications
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, marketing, or public relations
- Comfortable using social media platforms and basic computer programs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Creative, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Previous volunteer or nonprofit experience is a plus
Preferred Areas of Study
- Nonprofit Management
- Communications
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Business Administration
- Social Work
Learning Opportunities
Interns will gain hands-on experience in:
- Nonprofit fundraising strategies
- Event planning and donor relations
- Community outreach and partnership development
- Grant research and sponsorship acquisition
- Marketing and social media promotion
Schedule
Flexible schedule available, including some evenings or weekends during events.
Compensation
- Unpaid internship / Volunteer internship
OR - Stipend available based on funding
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief statement of interest
- Availability schedule
Applications can be emailed to:
HolidayCheerforSeniors@gmail.com
Optional Add-On for College Credit
This internship may qualify for volunteer service hours depending on your institution’s requirements.
