Business Studies and/or Management Science, Communication and Information Sciences, Social Sciences This is a Digital Opportunities Traineeship (DOT). If you want to apply for this internship, please remember that you have to be a student or recently graduated based in one of the 33 Programme Countries participating in Erasmus+ or the Horizon 2020 Associated Countries.
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General Information
Duration: 6 months
Commitment: Full-time
Description
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager intern to support the team in building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure annual targets are met. The candidate should be well organised, proactive, and have the ability to inspire those around him/her. The ideal candidate will have to stay informed on marketing strategies and be comfortable doing research on different sectors. Sharp public speaking skills and the ability to deliver presentations to a range of audiences will be an asset.
The candidate will also be in charge of developing and managing campaigns that bring in donations from various sources. This can include a number of different responsibilities, such as identifying and interacting with potential donors through connection strategies ranging from fundraising events to crowdsourcing campaigns to public relations. The candidate may also apply for grants and provide stakeholders (including executives and organisational leaders) with regular updates on their fundraising progress.
Core Responsibilities
Developing and executing fundraising strategies Fostering ongoing relationships with donors Providing updates or checking in with regular or recurring supporters Planning and hosting fundraising events Conducting research on fundraising opportunities Writing, submitting, and uploading press releases as required Writing funding proposals and submitting these to potential donors Preparing quarterly budgets Coming up with ingenious ways to raise awareness Implementing a variety of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns Organizing and attending nonprofit events and networking with relevant stakeholders Establishing good relationships with staff, members of the public, and the media Key Skills
Writing and speaking skills: The candidate should clearly convey why the project, cause, or organisation is worthwhile. They may also need to field questions about the use of the collected funds. Writing skills are essential for drafting grant proposals or corresponding with donors. Project management and organizational skills: The candidate may have to hit certain goals or milestones, progress down a fundraising timeline, or fulfill small steps — such as events — on the way toward achieving broader goals. The ability to organise and manage these milestones is integral to their completion and success. Creative problem-solving skills: The candidate may need to exhibit outside-the-box thinking as they seek new, more effective ways to get the word out about their project or cause — or to attract new financial donations. Interpersonal skills: The candidate will likely have face-to-face meetings with big donors or recurring supporters, expressing their gratitude, answering questions, and maintaining ongoing support. Financial acumen: The candidate may also undertake basic financial management, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks to ensure that they are accurately tracking their fundraising progress. Leadership skills: The position requires vision casting, task delegation, administration, and other leadership competencies. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in PR, Fundraising, or any related field (preferably a master's degree) Previous experience in sales or marketing also acceptable Sound knowledge of the charity sector Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr