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Internships

Development Intern, Research and Fundraising

Reports To

Senior Development Associate

Position Description

World Food Program USA is seeking a fall intern to support the needs of the Development department. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and stay with us through the fall semester (December 2010). Ability to work 25-40 hours preferred.

The intern will gain valuable experience working with nonprofit organizations, fundraising, and hunger issues, on a friendly, hard-working team.

Essential Functions

1. Support the organization’s online giving presence by managing projects currently on the web and researching and writing new projects. The intern will have the opportunity to publish pieces on the web under his/her name.

2. Conduct donor research, reporting and other support for Director of Major Gifts and Director of Corporate Gifts.

3. Provide phone support to donors.

4. Support volunteer fundraisers and related projects.

5. Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

2. Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.

3. Ability to organize time and work independently, follow directions, and complete tasks in an effective manner.

4. Interest in humanitarian aid/international development and non-profit organizations.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

--Cover letter

--Resume

--Days/hours of availability

--Start date

Please submit Cover Letter and Resume in ONE document, preferably in PDF format. Emails should have the subject line ‘Fall Development Intern, Research and Fundraising’ and should be made to the attention of Kate Steele at: Internships@wfpusa.org.

Immediate start date preferred.

Donor Support Intern

Reports To

Development Associate, Donor Stewardship

Position Description

WFP USA is seeking an intern to support the needs of the Development and Fundraising department. We are looking for someone to work 25-40 hours per week, starting in August and staying with us throughout the fall, with the option to extend with review. The intern will gain valuable experience working with nonprofit organizations, fundraising, and hunger issues, on a friendly, hard-working team.

Essential Functions

1. Process incoming donations and acknowledgments to donors.

2. Maintain information inbox and provide email and phone support to donors.

3. Complete donor and donor stewardship-related research.

4. Assist in the analysis and implementation of donor stewardship activities.

5. Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.

2. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

3. Ability to organize time, work independently, follow directions, and complete tasks in an

effective manner.

4. Acute attention to detail and ability to manage several projects at once.

5. Interest in humanitarian aid/international development and non-profit organizations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and days/hours of availability in ONE document, preferably in PDF format, with the subject line “Donor Support Intern” to internships@wfpusa.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.

World Food Program USA is an equal opportunity employer.