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Fall 2011 Development Internship
at Family Equality Council in Massachusetts-Boston
Development Internship
Background:
Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council (www.familyequality.org) is the national organization exclusively dedicated to securing social justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children. We provide direct support to LGBT families, educate the American public, and advance policy reform. FEC has offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Development Intern will be vital in supporting the fundraising efforts of the organization including event support, grant writing, corporate sponsorships, donor communications, and additional special projects. Other duties will include administrative tasks as needed. This individual will work in close partnership with the rest of the Advancement team to ensure the successful execution of a multi-pronged fundraising agenda.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Interns are responsible for providing support services as assigned for all of Family Equality Council’s undertakings, including events, resource requests, material updates, communications and other special projects.
Projects will include, but are not limited to:
• Research and track corporate sponsorship opportunities;
• Track the status of grants;
• Work closely with the Advancement team on coordinating upcoming events;
• Create materials for upcoming events;
• Assist in major donor, grant, and sponsorship acknowledgement and gratitude;
• Execute writing and research assignments as needed;
• Provide auxiliary support for fundraising events .
Qualifications:
• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Sensitive to diversity and able to work respectfully on LGBT issues including adoption, marriage equality, and family policy
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Riane Herlihy, Development Assistant at rherlihy@familyequality.org.
We enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. Women, people of color, transgender individuals and members of other underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Family Equality Council is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV status), ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, marital status, matriculation, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, union membership, veteran status or other unlawful factors, with respect to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, discipline, discharge, compensation, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Background:
Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council (www.familyequality.org) is the national organization exclusively dedicated to securing social justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children. We provide direct support to LGBT families, educate the American public, and advance policy reform. FEC has offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Development Intern will be vital in supporting the fundraising efforts of the organization including event support, grant writing, corporate sponsorships, donor communications, and additional special projects. Other duties will include administrative tasks as needed. This individual will work in close partnership with the rest of the Advancement team to ensure the successful execution of a multi-pronged fundraising agenda.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Interns are responsible for providing support services as assigned for all of Family Equality Council’s undertakings, including events, resource requests, material updates, communications and other special projects.
Projects will include, but are not limited to:
• Research and track corporate sponsorship opportunities;
• Track the status of grants;
• Work closely with the Advancement team on coordinating upcoming events;
• Create materials for upcoming events;
• Assist in major donor, grant, and sponsorship acknowledgement and gratitude;
• Execute writing and research assignments as needed;
• Provide auxiliary support for fundraising events .
Qualifications:
• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Sensitive to diversity and able to work respectfully on LGBT issues including adoption, marriage equality, and family policy
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Riane Herlihy, Development Assistant at rherlihy@familyequality.org.
We enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. Women, people of color, transgender individuals and members of other underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Family Equality Council is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV status), ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, marital status, matriculation, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, union membership, veteran status or other unlawful factors, with respect to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, discipline, discharge, compensation, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Published at 11-10-2011
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