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.
