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Development (Fundraising) Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Development (Fundraising) Intern
Rescue Mission Unpaid in-person Internship Opportunity
Rescue Mission Unpaid in-person Internship Opportunity
Join the Rescue Mission as a Development Intern and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising while helping provide housing meals and essential services to individuals and families in need throughout our community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with donor communications outreach and engagement.
- Support fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship.
- Assist with planning and execution of 2027 Rescue Mission events including:
- Syracuse Mets 50/50 Raffle Syracuse Mets home games
- Ride & Run for the Rescue July 2027
- Mission Possible Golf Tournament August 2027
- Hope Awards Gala November 2027
- Movie with a Mission December 2027
- Assist with donor database/CRM updates and administrative tasks.
- Help prepare event materials sponsorship information correspondence and other development projects.
- Follow the Rescue Missions Vision and Mission Statements and maintain a safety-first approach.
SKILLS YOULL BUILD
- Donor relationship management and CRM/database experience
- Event planning and logistics coordination
- Fundraising strategy and development campaigns
- Professional communication and networking
- Donor stewardship and engagement
- Project management and organization
- Nonprofit operations and cross-department collaboration
- Professional development through mentorship and hands-on experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professionalism organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in fundraising nonprofit management event planning communications or a related field preferred.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Location: Rescue Mission Syracuse NY
Schedule: 1020 hours per week in person
Length: 36 months semester-based
Scheduling: Flexible MondayFriday coordinated around academic commitments
Compensation: Unpaid internship
Put your skills into action while making a difference in our community.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Questions on giving, volunteering, advocacy and more, your feedback matters to us! With the mission statement “helping hurting people in Jesus’ name,” the Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a comprehensive crisis intervention center for men, women, and children. We of ... View more
