Summer Intern - Donor Relations

About the role

Experience GuideStone! We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship. We serve those that serve the Lord with the integrity of our hearts and the skillfulness of our hands. (Psalm 78:72). The primary purpose of this summer internship is to provide a college student or recent graduate with meaningful, supervised experience in nonprofit donor relations while supporting the Mission:Dignity Donor Relations Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor stewardship activities, including thank-you calls, emails, letters, and other follow-up communications.
• Support entry-level projects related to donor acquisition, retention, and recapture under the direction of the Manager, Donor Relations.
• Learn to communicate the story and impact of Mission:Dignity clearly and confidently in conversations and small-group settings.
• Conduct basic donor and prospect research and organize findings for staff review.
• Participate in coaching, team meetings, and learning opportunities related to nonprofit fundraising and donor engagement.
• Assist in representing GuideStone and Mission:Dignity through professional phone, email, and written communication with donors and prospects under supervision.
• Help prepare donor correspondence, stewardship materials, presentations, and outreach resources.
• Support advocacy and awareness efforts for retired ministers, missionaries, workers, and their widows in financial need.
• Assist with donor events, meetings, and Southern Baptist gatherings, including preparation, hospitality, and follow-up.
• Contribute to shared team goals through dependable communication, collaboration, and a willingness to learn.
• Enter and update donor and prospect information in the donor software database with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with organizing records, action items, correspondence, reports, and other donor-related documentation.
• Use donor software, analytics, and other resources under guidance to learn about relationship history and giving patterns.
• Prepare and assemble materials for donor