Development Intern

Description

Scope and Duties

The Intern for Development will be working in the Washington, DC Office of Americans for the Arts.

The development department of Americans for the Arts is responsible for raising all contributed revenues for the organization. Program areas include individual giving, as well as corporate, foundation and government giving. This intern position will include work in all program areas. 

Responsibilities

The Development Intern will assist the Development Associate and Coordinator of Corporate and Foundation Relations with various projects. Projects and duties include:

• Assist with preparation and follow up on patron cultivation campaigns;
• Conduct prospect research for individual, corporate, and foundation donor prospects;
• Use search databases and publications such as the Chronicle of Philanthropy, online business magazines, WealthEngine, and Google;
• Assist with the planning and execution of donor events;
• Assist with the activities related to Development publications;
• Assist with Development solicitation and stewardship mailings;
• Write acknowledgement letters as needed;
• Attend key meetings and take notes;
• Some filing as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects at once
• Attention to detail
• Prospect research experience is a plus