DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP

The Cancer Support Community, an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., is looking for an organized and energetic individual who is passionate about impacting the lives of people touched by cancer for our paid Development and Major Gifts internship. This intern should be enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program, or be a recent graduate, ideally with a focus in either Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline. A minimum of six months experience in one of the previously mentioned focus areas will be considered in place of the educational requirement.

Through this internship you will gain valuable experience in development initiatives including donor cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, CRM database knowledge, grants management, email campaigns, and much more. The ideal candidate for this position is a proactive self-starter, with strong verbal and written communications skills, and a keen interest in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and mailings related to donor communications
• Support donor database management, including accurate donor records, data entry, and database clean-up
• Manage logistics associated with event planning, including list and vendor management
• Conduct corporate, foundation, and individual prospect research
• Prepare donor prospect research profiles
• Support grant process, including proposal drafting and deadline management
• Provide general administrative support
• Support other development-related projects deemed appropriate

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to conduct all work in an ethical, honest, and professional manner

Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week (flexible hours between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F)

Location: Please note that this is a remote internship.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in this internship opportunity and include your qualifications, start date, and weekly availability.

ABOUT CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the CSC is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct service delivery, research, and advocacy. The organization includes an international network of affiliates that offer the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, as well as a community of support available online and over the phone. The CSC Research and Training Institute conducts cutting-edge psychosocial, behavioral and survivorship research. CSC engages in patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.