Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: A Philanthropy Internship is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking student looking to impact the future of philanthropy and gain invaluable career experience. The Baton Rouge Philanthropy Intern is a key member of the Office of Philanthropy team, supporting the Baton Rouge fundraising program (special events, annual giving, major gifts and grants) through research, philanthropy communications, donor event support and special projects. Position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

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
•   Special projects and administrative support
•   Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events and activities
•   Assisting with creative ways to recognize and thank donors
•   Assist with philanthropy communications platforms for all philanthropy programs including website, social media and mailings
•   Assist with donor database for donor research, prospecting and stewardship
•   Correspond regularly with donors and prospective donors via email, telephone and mail
•   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 who is 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

· Ability to work independently, set priorities and work under many deadlines

• Strong planning, research and analytical skills

· Dependability, flexibility and reliable transportation are 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

Tennessee Oncology is one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists and home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. To this day, our growing network of physicians and number of locations is based on this mission. In 2018, Tennessee Oncology joined OneOncology, a partnership of oncologists and industry leading experts driving the future of community-based cancer care in the United States, as a founding practice partner. Physicians specializing in gynecologic oncology, palliative care, radiation oncology, and health psychology comprise our group. Tennessee Oncology provides a full range of diagnostic services, including oncology specific expertise in PET/CT and laboratory services. Clinic locations provide on-site chemotherapy treatments so that patients receive care in their community and close to their home. Our physicians utilize the latest in molecular diagnostics and profiling to choose treatments specific to the genetics of your cancer. Oncology research is the largest area of new drug development. Self -administered medications, those taken by mouth or injected by the patient, comprise approximately 40% of these investigative medications. Tennessee Oncology’s in house pharmacy, Park Pharmacy, stocks oncology and hematology medications not readily available at community retail pharmacies. A URAC accredited Specialty Pharmacy, Park provides insurance and benefits investigation, prior authorization services for insurance coverage, co-pay assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs, extensive medication education, and access to a pharmacist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Philanthropy Intern

Philanthropy Intern

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