Principal Responsibilities: The Development Intern is responsible for supporting all organization wide development efforts and assisting with the day-to-day management of YI’s offices. Specifically, the Development Intern will work on proposal writing, prospect research, database entry and providing other support as needed.
The Development Intern must be able to work efficiently and with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability to shifting priorities, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to excellence. They must be comfortable in a start-up style atmosphere requiring organization, creativity and initiative, ability to “roll with the punches,” and a sense of humor.
Duties include:
Assisting with drafting LOIs, concept papers, proposals and reports for corporate funders and foundations
Conducting prospect research for corporations and foundations
Updating and maintaining donor databases and systems
Supporting the Director of Foundation Relations in other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Currently a college student
Ability to work 15-20hrs/week, October – December
Strong researching, writing and editing skills
Strong organizational and task management skills
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment
Interest in nonprofit development and fundraising
Experience with common computer programs (i.e. Word, Excel)
About Young Invincibles
Young Invincibles (“YI”) is a non-profit working to expand opportunity for young Americans ages 18 to 34 and amplify the voice of our generation in the national political conversation. Founded by and for young adults in the summer of 2009 during the debate over health care reform, YI has quickly grown into a leading voice for young people on the issues health care, higher education and employment. The organization has achieved major successes in areas ranging from the regulation of college health plans to Pell grants, and has successfully engaged hundreds of thousands of young adults online, through a network of over 100 partner organizations.
Young Invincibles is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Young Invincibles does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
How to apply
To apply, please e-mail resume, cover letter, and a writing sample with the subject line “Development Intern” to Raychl.Speigner@younginvincibles.org.