Donor Engagement Intern (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools

Apr 24

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Austin

AI generated summary

You believe in our mission, are organized and detail-oriented, excel in communication, problem solving, and technology, and have a passion for working with underserved communities. Commit to 20 hours a week and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
You will support donor engagement projects by managing logistics, vendor relationships, tracking expenses, and assisting with various fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

Things we would like to see: 
Mission alignment: you believe every child can go to college
Organized and detail oriented; bias towards taking action 
Highly proficient with the use of computer, web and mobile technology 
Excellent communication skills: via phone you’re clear/personable/enthusiastic;
Strong communication
Independent problem solving
Flexibility and adaptive to change
Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders
Microsoft Office Suite
Current GPA of 3.3 or higher (preferred) 
Authorized to work in the U.S. 
Passion for working for underserved communities 
Able to commit to working 20 hours/week 
At least 48 hours complete of college coursework

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Donor Engagement, the Donor Engagement Intern will become an integral part of the Individual Giving Donor Engagement team through the following: 
Supporting the Assistant Director of Donor Engagement with key projects including but not limited to logistics and vendor management support for large scale, signature fundraising events and donor stewardship campaigns
Monitor and maintain various project plans on a daily basis, throughout the project development process
Draft summary emails for Regional Directors of Philanthropy that track and report various metrics such as attendance and funds raised within 1 business day of the project
Partner with the Advancement Gift Processing Specialist to ensure all event donors receive event specific tax receipts
Support the Assistant Director of Donor Engagement to solicit vendor quotes
Support the payment process from requisition to receiving in partnership with ADV Business and Budget Coordinator
Support the tracking of all expenses related to advancement events in event project plans in order to determine net proceeds
Maintain appropriate documentation for business office and obtain internal contract signatures, as needed, for event services
Attend business office trainings, as needed, to ensure compliance and appropriate use of funds
Correspond with vendors to submit appropriate documentation and paperwork and ensure timely payment
Partner with Regional Directors of Philanthropy to solicit sponsorships, solicit in-kind contributions such as auction and raffle items, and confirm guest attendance
Liasing between Assistant Director of Donor Engagement and alumni for thank you cards and other engagement logistics
Assist in maintaining and updating event platforms with relevant information as necessary

IDEA Public Schools

Education

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2001

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

IDEA Public Schools believes that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to one of the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Ohio and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.