Opportunity Details
Development Internship
Name of Internship Development Intern
Summary of Internship:
Internship role consists of general support of the Development office including fundraising, grant research, donor prospecting, assisting with a variety of fundraisers, donor cultivation, stewardship and general office duties such as mail preparation and filing.
Length of Internship (usually based on a semester to semester basis; needs a finite ending point)
☐1 semester ☒ Summer (as available)
☒2 semesters
# hours required weekly 1-2 days per week on a set schedule
Qualifications for this Internship:
· Museum interest
· Majoring in: Museum Studies, Management, Marketing, Business, or Communications
· Outgoing & professional
Experience Gained:
· Overall knowledge of VLM & non-profit status
· Overall perspective of Development operations
· Exposure to different elements of Development Practices (fundraisers, special events, grants)
· Fundraising
· Altru database experience (not for summer/short term intern)
· Grant experience/research
· Special event fundraising experience
Duties -
· Support and learn overall non-profit fundraising in the Development Office
· Research potential grant opportunities with possible grant submittal opportunities
· Assist with special event planning and soliciting gift in kind donations for auctions & raffles
· Prospect for potential corporate and individual donors
· Filing and preparation of office solicitation and invitation mailings
· Writing opportunities depending on skill set
· Assist with fulfillment of Community Education Program complimentary admission
· There is a potential for specific development focus depending on the interns skills and area of expertise.
Projects – The intern will choose from these possibilities:
· Possible grant related report if intern participates in grant submittal
· Possible Reflection Paper detailing the impact the internship had on your career choices
· Project based on Student Interest & Skill Set as approved by the Development staff
Expectations -
· Professional and confidential
· 2 semester minimum
· 6-8 hours per week on a set schedule
· Special event hours to be arranged as applicable
Confidentiality –
· All interns will sign a confidentiality waiver
· Donor records will be kept confidential
· Types and nature of communications within the office and clientele to remain confidential
Evaluation –
· Midpoint evaluation at half way mark of required hours using standard museum evaluation tool
· Final evaluation at end of internship
Feedback -
· Half-way point interview/review of current projects
· Exit interview to include their most important take-away related to their career
Application Instructions –
· Submit official VLM volunteer application, a cover letter and resume
· Candidates will be interviewed by Development Department staff
· Background check will be conducted after successful interview
· Deadline: Sept. 13, 2019.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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