The Development Intern provides support for day-to-day fundraising activities, works with the fundraising database, and assists in long-term planning and preparation for HLA's Benefit Breakfast in November. S/he will receive training in DonorPerfect, a software program used by many non-profit organizations, as well as FileMaker Pro and Constant Contact, and social media for non-profits. This is a weekday position with an 5-8 hour per week minimum. This position is unpaid.
Duties include:
assisting staff to plan, promote, and execute major fundraising event
organizing materials for mailings
researching potential funders and supporting grant writing
preparing donor acknowledgement letters
data entry and other database tasks
general administrative support
occasional errands in support of development/staff meetings
assisting with other development activities as needed
Requirements:
A mature, reliable intern will be critical to the success of HLA's development team. Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven, with a strong commitment to the quality of work. Candidates should have an interest in fundraising, event planning, healthcare and/or law, and an ability to work in a small, fast-paced, deadline driven office setting. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Other tips about this internship:
You'll never be bored--you'll always be learning in our highly respected nonprofit organization
High degree of autonomy and responsibility offered
Good working environment--knowledgeable, committed people, mentoring attorneys, diverse working environmen
Great location in the heart of Downtown Boston.
Learn the basics of fundraising, event planning and grant writing; all essential skills for management and leadership in today's nonprofit organizations.
To Apply:Please submit a cover letter and resume to sbryson@hla-inc.org
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Potential to continue through the summer.
