Mission Edge
Job title:
Fundraising Intern
Company
Mission Edge
Job description
About Us:Anera (formerly American Near East Refugee Aid) is one of the oldest and largest US non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing humanitarian assistance and human development programs exclusively focused in the Middle East’s Levant (Bilad al-Sham) region. Since 1968, Anera has worked with and on behalf of displaced and vulnerable Palestinians, Syrians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Iraqis. In 2023, with a staff of just over 120, Anera delivered more than $170 million in assistance. Anera is consistently a top-rated charity with the Better Business Bureau, Candid (formerly Guidestar), Charity Navigator, and Charity Watch, and is a trusted partner of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations agencies, scores of foundations and institutional donors, and thousands of private individual and family donors.Position Summary:The Fundraising Intern will provide administrative support to the fundraising team at Anera (and support our Communication and BD team when need arises). The ideal candidate will have a strong connection to Anera’s mission and be eager to learn more about the various facets of Anera’s fundraising work. The intern must be detail-oriented, able to juggle competing priorities, and have strong writing and research skills. This position will offer opportunities to further interns’ knowledge and experience in fundraising in a fast-paced office environment, while also allowing for opportunities to explore the greater development sector as a whole.Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identify potential sources of individual, foundation and corporate support.
- Provide creative solutions with the development of new and imaginative fundraising approaches.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, conference calls and provide logistical support for donors.
- Prepare project reports for individual donors, compile, copy and mail documents to board members and donors.
- Regularly attend team and staff meetings and respond to donor inquiries.
- Utilize keen attention to detail when maintaining databases to record donor contacts and assist with donor and prospect research.
- Research, write/edit relevant reports on Anera programs for publication.
- Assist with preparation of proposals and project plans.
- Assist with reports on Anera’s programs for publication.
Expectations:
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in the workplace.
- Follow a flexible working schedule of 15 – 29 hours per week.
- Complete projects and tasks in a timely manner by established deadlines.
- Meet weekly with direct manager and provide tasks and project updates.
Qualifications/Skills:
- You are currently enrolled as a junior or above in a collegiate program.
- Strong interest in fundraising and nonprofit development.
- Research writing, and editing skills.
- Knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Calendar, Docs, etc.).
- Database experience a plus.
- Ability to use Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus.
Compensation Statement:
- The pay rate for this position is $17 per hour.
About Anera – www.anera.orgAnera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.About Mission Edge:Mission Edge is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California. The company’s mission is to help other nonprofits become more effective, sustainable, and impactful. They do this by providing consulting services, training programs, and technology solutions to help organizations improve their operations and increase their impact.Mission Edge offers a range of services, including strategy consulting, program design and evaluation, technology solutions, and capacity building. Their services are designed to help nonprofits achieve their goals and serve their communities more effectively. The company has a strong focus on using technology and data to drive social impact, and they work with organizations across a variety of sectors, including health, education, and the arts.In addition to their consulting services, Mission Edge also offers a number of training programs and workshops to help nonprofit professionals build their skills and knowledge. They also host events and convenings to bring together leaders from across the sector to exchange ideas and learn from one another.In summary, Mission Edge is a nonprofit organization that helps other nonprofits become more effective and impactful through consulting services, training programs, and technology solutions. They work to improve the operations of organizations across a variety of sectors and are committed to using technology and data to drive social impact.
Expected salary
$17 per hour
Location
Washington DC
Job date
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:35:16 GMT
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