Donor Relations & Development Intern

THE V FOUNDATION

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Cary, North Carolina

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will support the donor relations team by managing high-level donor acknowledgements and creating digital impact reports. They will also assist in compiling strategic event briefings and curating a library of donor-related stories.

Qualifications

The V Foundation for Cancer Research is looking for a Donor Relations & Development Intern with excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and an interest in non-profit work. Familiarity with design tools like Canva or Adobe Express and data skills in MS Excel or Google Sheets are preferred. This internship offers hands-on experience in fundraising and donor stewardship.

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Legal Address - Cary, NC 27513Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $14.00 - $20.00 HourlyThe V Foundation for Cancer Research is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Donor Relations & Development Intern to join our team for an intensive eight-week program.  The individual will be deeply embedded in the fundraising cycle, gaining hands-on experience in high-touch stewardship and frontline strategy.  The position will work directly with the Director, Donor Relations to learn how a national non-profit maintains relationships with major and principal gift donors to achieve one goal: Victory Over Cancer ®. During the eight-week program, the Intern will be responsible for four major deliverables: Leadership Acknowledgements - Triage and execute three batches of high-level donor acknowledgements. Impact Reporting - Build content blocks in our digital reporting tool, Storyraise and create two digital impact reports. Executive Event Briefings - Collaborate across teams to compile strategic briefings for one of our signature fundraising events. The Impact Library - Review and curate a robust library of stories from grantees, thrivers and partners to be used in future donor meetings. QualificationsQualifications for this position include: Writing excellence - the ability to write with empathy, clarity and a professional tone. Design Comfort - familiarity with drag-and-drop tools like Canva or Adobe Express. Detail-Oriented - sharp eye for accuracy in data and communications. Curiosity - natural comfort asking questions and a strong interest in mission-based non-profit work. Preferred Experience includes: Technical Tools - experience with WYSIWYG web tools (WordPress/Squarespace) or CRMs (Salesforce/Blackbaud). Data Skills - advanced facility in MS Excel or Google sheets. Fundraising Background - previous experience with university telethons, student ambassador programs or student-led giving initiatives.

THE V FOUNDATION

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