Description:
This is an opportunity for a college level student or recent graduate to be an active member of a non-profit development department and gain experience in a variety of development areas including event planning, corporate sponsorship, foundation research, individual giving and basic use of Raiser’s Edge. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how a development department works in a museum environment.
The Development Intern will:
- Assist the development team in coordinating the logistics for a variety of development events
- Work closely with the Associate Director of Development Events on all details related to the Passport to Paris opening events (October 22-25) and the Collectors’ Choice fundraising gala (December 5)
- Update donor information in Raisers Edge
- Research prospects to identify new corporate, foundation and individual prospects
- Attend special events, development team meetings and provide limited administrative assistance
Qualifications
- Positive attitude and ability to work within a team or on individual projects
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with donor and financial information
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research capabilities
- Flexibility to volunteer at various evening events
- Preferably enrolled in a university as a junior or senior or a recent graduate and interested in non-profit fundraising and development, event planning and management and/or museum studies
- Estimate 2-3 days (16-24 hours) per week, depending on candidate’s availability
- Early October through mid-December
- Volunteer
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To apply:
To apply for the Denver Art Museum Development Intern position, please email your resume to Gravely Wilson at gwilson@denverartmuseum.org. Thank you for your interest!
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