Corporate Partnerships Intern

Position Summary

The Corporate Partnership Intern position supports United Way of Central Indiana’s mission by assisting with the coordination and execution of Eli Lilly and Company’s annual workplace giving campaign. This role provides operational and tactical support, development of communication tools and presentation materials that promote United Way’s impact and inspire workplace giving.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Fundraising Support:
• Support the Manager of Corporate Partnerships in planning, organizing, and executing special events, trainings, and engagement activities for the Lilly workplace giving campaign.
• Provide outstanding customer service to external stakeholders by providing campaign committee members with timely and professional follow-up, coordinating logistics, and assisting with problem solving.
• Create compelling presentations and resources emphasizing United Way’s mission, vision, and impact tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Maintain and monitor campaign data during the giving period, identify performance trends, and share actionable insights to strengthen engagement and donor participation.
• Communication:
• Follow up with participants after engagements to thank them, share United Way information, and encourage ongoing involvement and giving.
• Develop targeted messages for specific audience segments.
• In partnership with the Manager of Corporate Partnerships, identify and share impact stories in collaboration with campaign Ambassadors.
• Connect campaign Ambassadors outside of United Way’s service area with their local United Way.
• Administrative:
• Track and document attendance at events, engagements, and trainings.
• Organize and distribute campaign materials and supplies.
• Capture photos and videos at events, as appropriate, for communications, documentation, and impact sharing purposes.
• Internal Relationships:
• Work closely with the Manager of Corporate Partnerships to help plan and support the execution of the Lilly workplace giving campaign.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and timely updates are important for this role.
• Aid the Volunteer Engagement team with setting up and breaking down volunteer activities.
• Partner with teams across United Way—including Major Gifts, Volunteer Engagement, Community Impact, and Enterprise Empowerment—to support initiatives that communicate United Way’s impact and priorities.
• Flexibility:
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the organization and external environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, workplace giving, or community impact work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to small or mid-sized groups.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an interest in building relationships and providing customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and care.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.