Development Intern

Department: Development

Reports to: Development Operations Coordinator

Status: Part-time, temporary, volunteer

Hours: 20-25 hours per week, with specific days and hours to be arranged.

Assignment: February - early June 2012

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Position Summary

The Development Intern assists Ordway Center for Performing Arts with various projects including event planning and coordination, donor mailings, special projects, database management, prospect research and analysis, and grant writing. This internship offers a broad range of hands-on learning opportunities in a major development office.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide event support for donor cultivation events.

2. Research and analyze prospective donors.

3. Provide general assistance to development staff, e.g., preparing mailings, updating and maintaining database, filing, etc.

4. Assist with researching prospective contributors in support of staff solicitation strategies for these prospects.

5. Provide grant writing support and data gathering.

6. Assist with year end fundraising communications.

7. Special projects related to Ordway history, communications with donors, and others as assigned.

8. Other duties and responsibilities depending on general departmental needs.

Qualifications

Education
High school diploma required. Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor degree with a major or related course work in arts administration, theatre, business, fundraising or related field.

Experience
Prior paid or volunteer clerical or administrative support experience in a non-profit, education or cultural environment a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, excellent phone manner and communication skills, ability to work well under pressure and to deadline. Computer aptitude required, with Microsoft Office experience preferred. Familiarity with Audienceview database software helpful. A flexible team-worker. Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Equipment Operated
Computers, printers, telephone, calculator and other general office equipment.

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