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Development (Fundraising) Intern

Rescue Mission
  • Syracuse, New York
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Development (Fundraising) Intern
    Rescue Mission | Unpaid in-person Internship Opportunity 
     
    Join the Rescue Mission as a Development Intern and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising while helping provide housing, meals, and essential services to individuals and families in need throughout our community. 

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
    • Assist with donor communications, outreach, and engagement. 
    • Support fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship. 
    • Assist with planning and execution of 2027 Rescue Mission events, including: 
    • Syracuse Mets 50/50 Raffle – Syracuse Mets home games 
    • Ride & Run for the Rescue – July 2027 
    • Mission Possible Golf Tournament – August 2027 
    • Hope Awards Gala – November 2027 
    • Movie with a Mission – December 2027 
    • Assist with donor database/CRM updates and administrative tasks. 
    • Help prepare event materials, sponsorship information, correspondence, and other development projects. 
    • Follow the Rescue Mission’s Vision and Mission Statements and maintain a safety-first approach. 

    SKILLS YOU’LL BUILD 
    • Donor relationship management and CRM/database experience 
    • Event planning and logistics coordination 
    • Fundraising strategy and development campaigns 
    • Professional communication and networking 
    • Donor stewardship and engagement 
    • Project management and organization 
    • Nonprofit operations and cross-department collaboration 
    • Professional development through mentorship and hands-on experience 

    QUALIFICATIONS 
    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Interest in fundraising, nonprofit management, event planning, communications, or a related field preferred.

    INTERNSHIP DETAILS 
    Location: Rescue Mission – Syracuse, NY 
    Schedule: 10–20 hours per week, in person 
    Length: 3–6 months, semester-based 
    Scheduling: Flexible Monday–Friday, coordinated around academic commitments 
    Compensation: Unpaid internship 

    Put your skills into action while making a difference in our community. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSyracuse, New York
    Websitehttps://rescuemissionalliance.org/careers/

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Database Technologyunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Fundraising Campaignunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Stewardshipunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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