Development Intern - Summer 2020

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The Arc's Development Intern is a stipend eligible position for Summer 2020 and includes a $1000 stipend payable in August or the utilization of work study if eligible. Reporting to the Development Services Associate, this position supports development functions with preparation of donor materials, requests, stewardship, special event coordination and administrative support.
Responsibilities, General (75%):

• Prepares background materials and research for staff meetings with donors
• Collaborates with the marketing interns to research and implement an online strategy for the GiveMN Campaign (Give-to-the-Max Day)
• Plans and executes a slate of interactive events for the Staff Giving Campaign, with staff guidance
• Conducts stewardship, gift & pledge follow up, communication, maintenance, and acknowledgement
• Enters pledges, gifts, and donor information from incoming payments into our database for accounting approval
• Assists with special projects and administrative tasks as requested

• Supports staff and Event Planning interns to complete a variety of tasks that primarily include:
• Assist Arc staff in overseeing volunteers during the set up and break down of the silent auction
• Ensure all commitments and payments are properly acknowledged
• Assist in auction package writing, promotion, photography, packing and transport of auction materials, and set up and breakdown of the auction at the Gala.
• Understand and communicate overall vision of the Gala to guests, volunteers and interns
• Database updates related to Gala; i.e., sponsor records, auction donations and contact info as requested
• Assist with Gala duties day/night of event; assist with post-Gala activities

June-August 2020 at 10-12 hours a week. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. An exit interview will also be conducted to gauge intern experience and recommendations for improvement.

Includes $1000 stipend payable in August or utilization of work study if eligible. Interested individuals, please email a cover letter and resume to Michelle Theisen at michelletheisen@arcminnesota.org.



The Arc Minnesota is a non-profit, grassroots advocacy organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Intellectual and developmental disabilities include Down syndrome, autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and related conditions. The Arc helps people address issues such as early intervention, education, transition to adulthood, employment, housing, health care, guardianship, transportation, supports available to families/caregivers and on policy issues at the local, state and federal levels.