Job Title: Development Intern
Department: Development
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) seeks a highly motivated intern to support the Development department. Located in New York City, LRF is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to funding innovative research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives, and patient services. The Foundation’s mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those impacted by the disease.
Based in New York City, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about non-profit development and fundraising through a variety of hands-on tasks by assisting with fundraising outreach. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in non-profit fundraising. The intern will work closely with members of the Foundation’s Event Fundraising team. This position will report to the Peer to Peer Program Manager.
This internship is a non-exempt, part-time, temporary position, for up to 14 hours per week paid at $16.00 per hour. The internship will be from June 4th through August 29th. This position is an in-person role, and the intern must attend work at the Foundation’s New York City headquarters.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assist the Event Fundraising team in fundraising research and outreach, including but not limited to, corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, vendors, etc.
- Provide general administrative support to the development team, which could include scheduling meetings, organizing documents, and performing other clerical tasks as needed.
- Help maintain databases and spreadsheets related to event attendees, sponsors, donors, and other relevant information. This may include entering data, updating records, tracking and managing in-kind donations in CRM, and generating reports.
- Assist with recruiting and coordinating volunteers for events and in the office. This might involve scheduling volunteer shifts and providing instructions and support.
- Assist with stewardship activities, such as writing thank you notes, updating constituent records, etc.
- Create promotional materials like flyers, posters, and digital graphics.
- Assist in event planning process – logistics and outreach
- Fundraising team engagement and outreach
- Opportunity for public speaking during regular all staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams) required; experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online, etc.) preferred
- Customer service oriented
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently as needed
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members, potential donors, and/or other third parties
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Learning Objectives
- Understanding how to complete successful and effective donor outreach and communication through phone, mail, email
- Greater understanding of non-profit CRM systems and data
How to Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to apply@lymphoma.org with the subject line “Development Intern”.
In your cover letter, please explain your interest in this opportunity, what you hope to learn, and what you hope to contribute to the Foundation during your time.
