WRI’s Development Department is seeking a graduate student, recent college graduate, or college senior/junior to help with donor stewardship, vetting research, online communications, event planning and other development activities. The Development Intern should be a high-energy, confident individual with excellent research, writing and database/computer skills. The intern will be supporting a fast-paced department with many big projects. The applicant should therefore be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, be detail-oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be a team player.
Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities
Research: Conduct prospect research and write summary papers on corporations, foundations, and individuals, using internet, print and electronic sources, as well as in-house files and documents and interviews with fundraising staff. Specific attention to matters relating to corporate sustainability practices and individual wealth capacity and philanthropic inclination.
Database Management and Communications: Update and access funder database (Raiser’s Edge) as needed. Create and edit mailing lists, and assist in preparing and sending out electronic and hard copy communications to WRI’s donors as may be necessary for meetings, WRI events, and announcements.
General and Administrative Support: Support WRI’s corporate, foundation, government, and individual fundraising and outreach efforts (including donor appeals and mailings and special events). Assist with management of Development department and backstop Development Coordinators as needed.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in complete Microsoft Office suite required. Fundraising experience, database management, writing and/or graphic design experience is a plus. The intern should possess a very strong attention to detail and be willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
