Donor Relations Intern

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Donor Relations Intern

Position Title : Donor Relations Intern

Team : Development

Reports to : Associate Director of Development

Period : Fall 2018

About Asylum Access:

Asylum Access is a leading refugee human rights organization headquartered in Oakland, CA with substantial operations in three countries plus partnerships in additional countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Asylum Access is the only global organization working to make human rights a reality for refugees in first countries of refuge. Our unique combination of five integrated strategies provides grassroots assistance and changes the legal landscape for refugees and their host communities. By helping refugees assert their rights, we are putting power back into their hands. Our work transforms the traditional approach of endless humanitarian handouts to a sustainable solution that gives refugees the tools to provide for themselves and make choices about their own lives.

Asylum Access envisions a world where refugees are seen as people with rights, not just people with needs. Asylum Access believes that by empowering refugees to assert their human rights, we can create effective, lasting solutions for refugees around the world.

Position Description:

Fundraising, whether through grassroots supporters, major donors, grants or corporate gifts will always be a vital asset for the ultimate success and implementation of a nonprofit’s mission. Our Development Department is responsible for increasing the financial resources of Asylum Access to support and empower our staff, programs, and advocacy around the world.

The Donor Relations Intern will learn the inner mechanics of the fundraising efforts of an international nonprofit organization while supporting the Development and Communications teams. The intern will report directly to the Associate Director of Development and will take a leading role organizing an end-of-year annual giving campaign. Responsibilities will range from micro-level support to brainstorming and problem-solving, but all tasks will develop creative problem-solving skills and require development of effective real-world solutions. The intern will participate in cutting-edge refugee rights movement-building while working in a fast-paced, but supportive working environment and receive professional mentoring from our Development team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to,

• Take a leading role in a cross-departmental end-of-year annual giving campaign to engage donors and acquire supporters.
• Project manage the direct mail appeal of the annual giving campaign from start to completion.
• Work with a local printer to source and order materials and coordinate the printing of all pieces of the direct mail appeal.
• Manage the stuffing and mailing of the direct mail appeal.
• Participate in cross-departmental strategy meetings and undertake administrative duties essential to the operations of the campaign (scheduling team meetings, take meeting notes, etc.)
• Manage incoming donations including, but not limited to, thanking and acknowledging donors.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested and work alongside all members of staff, interns and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to balance multiple deadlines and diverse projects
• Ability to take initiative; be self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write professionally and concisely to a variety of audiences
• Genuine interest in learning how an international nonprofit operates
• Salesforce experience a plus

Required Qualifications

• Interest in international human rights and/or refugee rights and/or related topics
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups. Candidate should be culturally sensitive
• Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Ms Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Hours and Location of Work

This position will require 10-15 hours per week of work, depending on intern’s availability. This position is based out of Oakland, CA .

Compensation

This is a part-time, unpaid internship

Application Instructions to candidates

1. Send your Resume and Cover letter to apply@asylumaccess.org
2. Please describe your reasons for applying, relevant qualifications, and how you learned about the position.

Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants in need of accommodation during the interview can contact HR - apply@asylumaccess.org

Asylum Access is an equal opportunity employer