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Donor Engagement Intern (Immediate Opening) - Austin

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Austin

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

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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.