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IIRR · 4 months ago

Fundraising Officer - Intern

positionUnited States
timeInternship
remoteRemote
seniorityIntern

IIRR is one of the world’s leading rural development NGOs, focused on improving the lives of rural communities through sustainable solutions. The Fundraising Officer Intern will assist in expanding fundraising efforts by conducting research, developing materials for potential donors, and maintaining the donor database.

Non-profit Organization Management
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide data collection and research including tracking all forms of funding sources
Develop letters, fact sheets, and other informational materials about IIRR and its projects and programs for potential donors
Proofread and edit letters of intent and grant proposals
Assist with updating and maintaining IIRR donor database
Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation
Research leads for potential donors and creating donor profiles
Draft communications such as new donor mailings, appeals, and thank you letters
Maintain online donation portals and keep up to date
Support in grant proposals either through research and writing
Assist other departments and interns accomplish tasks as needed

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCuriosityProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCreativitySelf-motivationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in any discipline (completed prior to internship start date)
Well-organized, reliable, and self-motivated
Helpful and responsive (e.g., when dealing with ad-hoc requests for providing support)
Resourceful, creative, who enjoys problem-solving
Impeccable writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
Curiosity, creativity, and fearlessness in contributing new and bold ideas
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines and effectively multi-task
A willingness to fail fast and forward while respecting and valuing input from a global and diverse team
Ability and willingness to work in a startup culture that may require fluidity in roles from week to week
Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Applications
Responsive to manager's feedback, ability to take direction and execute work independently with minimal oversight in a remote working environment
Passionate about making a positive difference

Benefits

Available for class credits

Company

IIRR

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IIRR is one of the world's leading rural-focused NGOs.
dateFounded in 1960
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.iirr.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Peter Williams
President/CEO
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Myra Cabantac
Public Partnership Officer & Asst. to the President
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