The Development Team works to increase the financial resources available to LIFT- Boston. Fundraising and Development interns work with the Development Manager in the development of financial donations, outreach, donor and vendor communications, building community partnerships and more.
Responsibilities may include:
• Researching new corporate and foundation funding opportunities
• Planning and conducting activities to increase awareness about LIFT- Boston
• Assisting with fundraising event coordination
• Assisting the Development Manager to maintain donor relations and cultivate new donors
• Writing for the Quarterly Update newsletter
• Participating in staff meetings
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases
• Flexibility and the ability to work independently and think strategically
• Interest in fundraising and donor cultivation
• Comfortable with working in a cross-cultural environment
