Development Department Intern

DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Job Category:
Advancement

Job Status:Unpaid Internship (academic credit available if applicable)

Reports to:Director of Corporate Engagement & Special Events

Hours:16-20 hours per week

AboutFosterAdoptConnect:

FosterAdoptConnect is a nonprofit organizationdedicated to providing advocacy and innovative programming to support and empower foster children their families and alumniimpactedby the child welfare system. Through community partnerships fundraising initiatives andspecial eventsFosterAdoptConnect works to ensure children and families have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Position Overview:

The Development Intern will work closely with the Director of Corporate Engagement & Special Events to support fundraising sponsorship development community engagement and special event efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit development donor relations corporate sponsorship CRM management and event planning in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and Fundraising support

• Assistwith development projects and fundraising initiatives.

• Research andidentifypotential corporate sponsors donors and community partners.

• Support sponsorship outreach efforts including cold calling email follow-ups and relationship building.

• Assistin preparing sponsorship proposals donor materials and impact summaries.

Community Engagement:

• Support outreach to businesses community partners and volunteers.

• Assistwith community engagement strategies to increase awareness and participation.

• Represent FAC professionally in communications and at events as needed.

CRM & Administrative Support:

• Assistwithmaintainingand updatingdonorsponsor and prospect records in the CRM database and the Special Event software (OneCause).

• Track sponsorship outreach contacts and follow-up activities.

• Assistwith data entry reporting and listmanagementSpecial Events.

• Assistwith planning and preparation for fundraising and community events.

• Support eventlogistics timelines and materials.

• Assistwith event-day execution including setup registration and donor stewardship activities.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising and development strategy.

• Develop skills in donor relations sponsorship cultivation and community engagement.

• Build confidence in professional communication outreach and relationship-building.

• Work closely with senior development leadership in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed course work in nonprofit management marketing communications public relations business ora relatedfield.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable making phone calls and engaging with community partners.

• Organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (CRM experience aplus butnot).

• Passion for nonprofit work anda commitmenttoFosterAdoptConnectsmission.

Additional Details:

• This is an unpaid internship; academic credit may be arranged if required by thestudentsinstitution.

• Flexible scheduling within the 16-20 hours per week range.

• Some evening or event-related hours may be.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates shouldsubmita resume and brief statement of interest outlining their goals for the internship and interest in nonprofit development atFosterAdoptConnect to Terri Goddard Director of Corporate Engagement and Special Events ().

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace color religion gender identity gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status in any of its programs or services.These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff selection of volunteers and vendors and provision of services.We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff volunteers subcontractors vendors and members.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC