Development Intern

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

The Development Intern supports the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of Center for Transforming Lives by assisting in the planning and execution of initiatives that advance the agencys mission to move women and children from poverty to prosperity. This position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development event logistics donor relations and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and execution of two large-scale signature eventsone in the spring and one in the fallincluding logistics guest communications and day-of event support.
Support monthly small-scale donor and volunteer engagement events including preparation of materials setup registration and follow-up.
Provide general administrative support to the Development team as needed.
Assist in the detailed planning and coordination of fundraising and giving society events including logistics timelines and day-of execution.
Support efforts for events including content creation email campaigns social media promotion and print materials ensuring brand consistency and mission alignment across materials and experiences.
Help maintain event records guest lists sponsorship tracking and donor activation.
Conduct research on potential sponsors vendors and community partners.
Support data entry and post-event follow-up including acknowledgements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Development teams goals.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in Marketing Communications Public Relations Nonprofit Management or related field.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiar with donor databases such as Bloomerang is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
A collaborative spirit learning posture high emotional intelligence and a deep belief in Center for Transforming Lives mission to create lasting change for women and children.

Learning Opportunities

Direct experience in nonprofit fundraising and event coordination.
Exposure to donor relations communications and volunteer engagement strategies.
Insight into the structure and operations of a leading human services organization.
Professional mentorship from an experienced development team.

Schedule and Compensation

Flexible schedule (approximately 10 hours per week)
Some evening or weekend hours may be required for events.
Interns are paid a competitive hourly rate.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Center for Transforming Lives partners with single mothers and their children so they can thrive. Founded in 1907 Center for Transforming Lives is one of Tarrant Countys biggest family safety nets working to disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness among the most vulnerable in our community. The non-profit meets the needs of 3000 women and children annually through a comprehensive and evidence-based two-generation and trauma-informed model. Thanks to housing support early childhood education economic mobility services and counseling services that work across generations parents and children establish security and well-being as a family. Led by CEO Carol Klocek since 2009 the $20 million non-profit opened its new Riverside Campus headquarters in May.

Center for Transforming Lives is the only homeless services provider in Tarrant County and one of seven early childhood education centers to achieve National Accreditation recognized for the highest standards of care in the nation.

Required Experience:

Intern

SUMMARYThe Development Intern supports the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of Center for Transforming Lives by assisting in the planning and execution of initiatives that advance the agencys mission to move women and children from poverty to prosperity. This position offers hands-on experie...

SUMMARY

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and execution of two large-scale signature eventsone in the spring and one in the fallincluding logistics guest communications and day-of event support.
Support monthly small-scale donor and volunteer engagement events including preparation of materials setup registration and follow-up.
Provide general administrative support to the Development team as needed.
Assist in the detailed planning and coordination of fundraising and giving society events including logistics timelines and day-of execution.
Support efforts for events including content creation email campaigns social media promotion and print materials ensuring brand consistency and mission alignment across materials and experiences.
Help maintain event records guest lists sponsorship tracking and donor activation.
Conduct research on potential sponsors vendors and community partners.
Support data entry and post-event follow-up including acknowledgements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Development teams goals.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in Marketing Communications Public Relations Nonprofit Management or related field.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiar with donor databases such as Bloomerang is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
A collaborative spirit learning posture high emotional intelligence and a deep belief in Center for Transforming Lives mission to create lasting change for women and children.

Learning Opportunities

Direct experience in nonprofit fundraising and event coordination.
Exposure to donor relations communications and volunteer engagement strategies.
Insight into the structure and operations of a leading human services organization.
Professional mentorship from an experienced development team.

Schedule and Compensation