Institutional Advancement Events Internship
Last Updated:Jan 13th, 2020
Indianapolis Zoological Society
Institutional Advancement Events Internship
Description
The Institutional Advancement Department creates and implements the Indianapolis Zoo’s fundraising efforts. This internship position will provide a substantial experience in non–profit development and management, grant writing, events planning, researching donor prospects and solicitation strategizing, in addition to gaining valuable office experience working in one of the nation's top-ten zoos. Individuals with great attention to detail, previous experience with special events and team players are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
-Support the Zoo’s mission of protecting nature and inspiring people to care for our world.
-Assist in planning donor stewardship and appreciation events and help staff with fundraising events.
-Assist with set up and teardown of all events and additional duties involved with event planning.
-Enter data into Raisers Edge database.
-Assist in creating strategies for soliciting donors for both annual and capital campaigns.
-Assist Prospect Research Manager in donor prospect research and prospect management.
-Assist with solicitation of silent auction items.
-Support department staff members with projects as assigned.
Qualifications
To apply, please submit the Summer Session Application form, along with a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation and a current (official or unofficial) transcript; March 10 is the deadline to apply. Please visit our website at https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/jobs-volunteer/internships/ for more information.