Social Impact Exchange
Nonprofit Internship
Reports to: Nonprofit Initiatives Manger, Vice President Nonprofit Strategy
SUMMARY: The Social Impact Exchange Intern will play an important role in the Growth Philanthropy Network (GPN –www.growthphilanthropy.org ) and, in particular, the Social Impact Exchange (www.socialimpactexchange.org). This internship provides an opportunity for the right candidate to learn more about nonprofit evaluation methods, funder relations and emerging tools and products that are being used in the development of a nonprofit marketplace.
The Social Impact Exchange is a community of funders, advisors, wealth managers, intermediaries, nonprofits and researchers interested in funding and developing practices for scaling-up social solutions. The Exchange's purpose is to establish a marketplace ecosystem that consistently enables effective social interventions to achieve scaled impact.
This individual will be primarily responsible for working with the Nonprofit Initiatives Manager and Vice President, Nonprofit Strategy to maintain the Social Impact Exchange's S&I 100 platform and CiviCRM database as well as assist in a variety of other projects related to the Social Impact Exchange.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- S&I 100 – Assist in expansion of S&I 100 to include additional high-performing, scaling nonprofit organizations. Responsibilities include:
- Research and identify high-performing nonprofits to be presented on the S&I 100 platform
- Assist with collection, organization and review of application materials submitted by organizations
- Ensure accuracy of information presented on organization profiles
- Research potential funders, areas of giving and track information relevant to expanding the S&I 100
- CiviCRM Database
- Maintain database of Social Impact Exchange contacts
- Updating CiviCRM interface to include automated communication and link to S&I 100 platform
Qualifications and Skills:
- College degree or higher
- Experience in the nonprofit or philanthropy sector
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Drupal and website editing is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to balance multiple deadlines and complete tasks assigned on short but reasonable notice; problem-solve and prioritize among assignments
- Ability to work independently
- Interested in GPN's mission, scaling nonprofits and philanthropy.
Compensation and Hours:
Around 20 hours a week during normal business hours. The length of the internship, hours, and days are flexible and can work to fit around class schedules. The internship is unpaid.
