Join our Development Team and Get an Inside View of Fundraising in Action!

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Assist our Development Team with administrative tasks while shadowing and learning from managers experienced in grant writing, volunteer outreach, database management, marketing and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support for various team members.
• Post volunteer opportunities on community boards and run background checks.
• Assist the marketing team with various projects (including social media posts and website content).
• Help researching community need and preforming situational analysis for grants.
• Provide on-site and planning support for events (i.e. the Power of One Luncheon, Garden Party).
• Complete and comply with intern timekeeping records and policies.
• Assist with various database management projects.
• Effectively communicates agency mission, policies, values and decisions.

Qualifications:

• Strong writing abilities.
• Self-driven & excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possess an intermediate level of computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Gmail.
• Possess a high level of organizational/ prioritization skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to function in a high-paced environment and quickly change tasks.
• Be self-directed.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles and cultures.

Minimum age: 18

Will These Volunteers Be Required to Drive on Behalf of Impact NW? No

Benefits of Position to Volunteer:

• Gain real-world experience in each of the different roles on a traditional development team.
• Build your portfolio and shadow experienced professionals.
• Learn how to navigate and utilize a variety of non-profit databases and programs: Volgistics, Raisers Edge, Greater Giving, Mail Chimp, etc.

Training/Resources Provided: Training will be provided to ensure that the participant is well versed in the inner workings of our office environment, agency processes and systems.

Commitment/Duration: Long-term (minimum of 6 months), though total number of hours and schedule flexible.