Donor Communications

Apprenticeship (1 years) - 10 hrs/week. 480 hours. Why do people give? Learn how to appreciate and communicate with donors. Take part in the joy of gratitude. This is a very gracious position. As an apprentice you will also learn how to support and manage entry level practitioners. Apprentices are expected to be advanced in their skills and career-ready upon graduation.

Internship (6 months) - 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Develop the art of donor communications over this six month internship. Learn a new skill and practice it while building the archive.

Internship (1 years) - 5 hrs/week. 240 hours. Develop the art of donor communications over this year long internship. An ultra part time internship.

Internship (Summer 2 months) - 30 hrs/week. 240 hours. Same as 6 months, but full time instead of part time.

Internship Time Period

TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Apprentice needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment

TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 5 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment

SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment.

TWO MONTHS POSITIONS: Position opens only for the summer. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 30 hours each week. Minimum 2 months commitment.

In-person position at our Berkeley office, California, USA.

Job Description

o Creative thinking on donor communications

o Participate in 'thank you' campaigns

o Spark joy in a donor's day!

o Engage in the art of meaningful gratitude

o Donor retention activities

o Basic donor management

Job Requirements

o Excellent english language communication skills

o Speaking and writing skills

o Comfort in speaking to new people

o Outgoing, positive outlook

o Spreadsheet management skills

o Good with numbers and accounting

Internship Expectations

Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for successfully completing their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, may be considered for any paid positions that are available.

Interns work at our office in Berkeley, California, USA. In-person positions assume the applicant has US citizenship, permanent residency status, or a valid US VISA, and can self-sustain their stay throughout the internship or apprenticeship period, including food, lodging, and transport.