Donor Care Intern

Mercy Chefs

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Portsmouth, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Development and Donor Relations team by managing donor acknowledgments, receipts, and communications. They will also handle data entry in Salesforce and maintain accurate donor records.

Qualifications

You have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and comfort using computers and learning new software. You are able to handle confidential donor information professionally and possess a friendly, service-oriented mindset.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Salesforce

Job Description

Position Overview
Mercy Chefs is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Donor Care Intern to support our Development and Donor Relations team. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, donor stewardship, and customer service.

The Donor Care Intern will help ensure our supporters receive timely acknowledgments, accurate records, and meaningful communication that reflects the heart and mission of Mercy Chefs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, dependable, professional in communication, and passionate about serving others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing and mailing donor receipts and acknowledgment letters
  • Support donor email communications and respond to inquiries as directed
  • Conduct follow-up phone calls to donors when needed
  • Perform data entry and administrative tasks in Salesforce under supervision
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and documentation
  • Provide general administrative support to the Donor Care team, including special projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Comfortable using computers and learning new software systems
  • Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion and professionalism
  • Friendly, professional, and service-oriented mindset

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical experience in nonprofit donor relations and development operations
  • Exposure to donor database management and CRM systems (Salesforce)
  • Professional communication and customer service experience
  • The opportunity to contribute to the mission and impact of Mercy Chefs

Join us in serving communities and caring well for those who make our mission possible.

Mercy Chefs

Mercy Chefs, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit, faith-based charitable organization committed to providing high-quality, professionally prepared meals to victims, first responders, and volunteers during natural disasters and national emergencies. Mercy Chefs recruits food service professionals from across the United States and trains church and community-based volunteers. Mercy Chefs provides food service support to the activities of other organizations. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercychefs.com or email us at info@mercychefs.com.
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