Volunteer Fundraising Manager Intern

Job Title: Fundraising Manager Intern

Location: Remote

Department: Fundraising Department

Reports To: Finance and Accounting Director

Type: Internship (Part-Time) (Unpaid)

Duration: 4 Months

Internship Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and organized Fundraising Manager Intern to support and coordinate Resilience, Inc.’s fundraising initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in fundraising strategy, donor relationship management, grant research, campaign coordination, and nonprofit development. The ideal candidate is passionate about our mission and eager to contribute to the organization's growth and sustainability through effective fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to support organizational goals.
• Research and identify potential donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and grant opportunities.
• Coordinate donor outreach activities, including emails, follow-ups, sponsorship requests, and thank-you letters.
• Support the preparation of grant applications, fundraising proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor presentations.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to develop fundraising materials, promotional content, and social media campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records of donor information, fundraising activities, grant opportunities, and campaign progress using databases and spreadsheets.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating fundraising events and donation drives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Monitor fundraising activities and prepare reports on outreach efforts, campaign performance, and fundraising progress.
• Attend team meetings, coordinate with relevant departments, and contribute ideas to improve fundraising initiatives.
• Support post-campaign follow-up, donor acknowledgment, and reporting on fundraising outcomes.
• Provide regular updates to the Finance and Accounting Division Director regarding fundraising activities, progress, and challenges.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in nonprofit management, business administration, finance, accounting, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to research funding opportunities, identify potential donors, and support fundraising initiatives.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and online research tools.
• Familiarity with fundraising platforms, donor management systems, grant writing, or nonprofit development is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Passion for community service, nonprofit work, and supporting Resilience, Inc.’s mission.