Job Description
The purpose of the Development and Social Media Internship is to assist the Deputy Director with fundraising efforts through research of prospective donors, grant writing, donor management, and event planning for the 125th Anniversary celebration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developmental tasks include: - Research prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors
- Assist in preparing donor solicitations, including creating, compiling, and updating donor lists
- Assist in grant writing and management
- Participate in planning and execution of fundraising and outreach events
In addition to the above duties, the Development/Social Media Intern has the opportunity to work with Crittenton Services' social media sites.
Qualifications
- College student.
- Interest in the nonprofit sector.
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
- Passion for the Crittenton mission.
- Previous nonprofit experience and/or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, or marketing and communications a plus.
- Knowledge of or experience with reproductive health education and/or positive youth development a plus.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs preferred.
- Number of hours per week is negotiable
Organization Summary
Crittenton has provided services to more than 20,000 adolescent women in the Greater Washington region for 123 years. From 1887 through the 1970's, the Florence Crittenton Home of Washington, DC provided residential, health, employment and educational services to single pregnant women. In 1983, we closed our residential facility and initiated our current school-based programs. Our positive youth development programs encourage adolescent women to build on their individual strengths. Three primary strategic objectives for program participants guide the content of our work:
- Increase the adoption of healthy behaviors
- Improve academic performance
- Improve workforce readiness and career development
Building on its historical experience, Crittenton has evolved into an effective 21st century partner whose vision for healthy and productive children, youth and families in Montgomery County and Washington, DC is closely aligned with that of numerous funders in the region. Crittenton's mission as a youth development organization has a singular focus – strengthening the ability of teen women to identify, embrace and achieve their academic, career and life goals. In supporting these women who are experiencing life challenges, we provide a warm, supportive atmosphere which encourages self understanding and self direction. We employ national best practices to develop and deliver holistic programs that ensure we are a consistent and positive presence in the lives of the teen women we serve.
