Philanthropy Intern

Job Description

The Baton Rouge Philanthropy Intern is a key member of the Office of Philanthropy team, supporting the Baton Rouge fundraising program through various functions.

• Researching individual, corporate, and institutional supporters to strengthen current relationships and develop new partnerships
• Creative development of marketing and communications
• Donor database management for all philanthropy programs
• Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events and activities
• Aid in recognizing and thanking donors
• Aid in philanthropy communications platforms for all philanthropy programs including website, social media, and mailings
• Support special projects for all philanthropy programs as needed

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a college student in good academic standing, majoring in Marketing, Business Administration, or Mass Communication
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Must be able to interact professionally with potential donors, with proven interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and creative; must be able to think strategically and execute detailed plans to completion
• Strong planning, research, and analytical skills
• Dependable, flexible, and reliable transportation is a must
• Experience with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
• Desktop design and database management experience a plus
• Ability to obtain College course credit (based on College requirements) preferred