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18 people are interested
Special Event Intern
ORGANIZATION: CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
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18 people are interested
The Special Events Intern reports to the Development Manager, the Special Events
Intern will work closely with the Development / Events team on multiple aspects of the 2017 Winter Ball.
The 30th Annual Winter will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017, and celebrating ABC-13’s Women of Distinction, Ambassador and Rising Star. Our Gala raises $900K to help fund CCFA patient and professional programs such as Camp Oasis and the Annual Education Conference. This is an exciting opportunity to experience the planning and execution of a major fundraising event and participate in one of the most long standing social events.Through this experience the Special Events Intern will develop skills in event production, database management, donor cultivation strategies and project management. It is an opportunities to contribute to a positive, mission- oriented organization.
The Special Events Intern position is a 15 week commitment with a minimum requirement of 220 hours (15 hours per week). The internship is based at our office in Houston, TX. Students develop their own work schedule within the parameters of our office hours, which are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is in the form of school credit. This internship may also meet service learning and/or university community service requirements. Please note this a non-paid internship.
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About CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Location:
733 3RD AVE STE 510, NEW YORK, NY 10017, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Description
Our areas of focus include:
- Research Programs-CCFA has provided more than $250 million for research on the treatment and cure of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).
- Education Programs-CCFA provides information and education for the more than 1.6 million IBD patients and their families through a variety of awareness campaigns, books, exclusive mailings, local chapters, Under the Microscope research newsletter, our webcasts, and through this website.
- Support Services-CCFA support services are delivered through local chapters which offer more than 200 support groups annually, Camp Oasis (our summer camps for children living with IBD) and a wide range of educational and training programs for communities nationwide.
- Fundraising Initiatives-Essential to CCFA's mission, our ongoing fundraising efforts enable us to fund further research, as well as educational and support activities. We raise more than $55 million annually through memberships, fundraising events, sponsorships, and other programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5120 Woodway DriveSuite 8008Houston, TX 77056
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Fundraising
- Public Relations
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18