DayRows - Development Intern (Summer)

AARP 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049 Remote

2022-01-05

Development Intern (Summer)

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Overview:

AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. As AARP's charitable affiliate, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.

AARP Foundation Development Team is seeking a creative, self-motivated, and detail-orientated intern. This intern will support the Development team and rotate between the following units: Direct Response, Corporate and Foundations Fundraising, Major and Planned Gift, and Development Operations. The intern will support fundraising activities, support at least one virtual fundraising engagement event during their internship and help to develop fundraising strategies and tactics.

Responsibilities:

As an intern, you will:

Create/support at least one fundraising engagement event during the internship
Assist and execute short-term and long-term strategies for fundraising
Work to build long term strategies for donor growth and retention
Assist with (a) organizing special campaigns, (b) researching potential donors
Send mailings and invitations
Provide current donors and members with information as requested

Qualifications:

Prospective interns must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students; and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship. AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Self-motivated individual who can determine and honor deadlines
Interest in older adults issues
Strong commitment to AARP Foundation's mission and values
Strong customer service skills
Experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred but not required
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work on multiple projects with attention to detail

Benefits

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.