Outreach & Fundraising

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Rainforest Partnership is a non-profit organization headquartered in Austin, TX. We work with communities on the ground in South America in order to help them create a sustainable livelihood so they can live in harmony with the rainforests. We host many events throughout the year including SXSW Films for the Forest challenge, Earth Day, World Rainforest Day, and Celebration Event: Amazon in Austin.

We are looking for an enthusiastic outreach & sponsorship intern to join our team and help us reach our fundraising goals. You will work with our CEO and develop relationships and make a big impact in the work we do as an organization. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals that are interested in nonprofit operations and fundraising.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement plans to obtain sponsorships from different organizations
• Seek new sponsors by taking referrals and searching different avenues, such as the web
• Handle negotiations with sponsors and ensure that the agreement that has been reached is the closest to the objective of the plan
• Act as a liaison between sponsors and the company
• Ensure the delivery of agreed sponsor benefits successfully
• Seek in-kind support from different corporations and foundations
• Develop appropriate correspondence such as proposals, thank you letters and program outcome information
• Assists in the development of fundraising goals

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in a related BS or Masters degree
• Previous nonprofit work experience a plus
• Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Drive
• Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, online analytics, Google Adwords, Adobe software)
• Sense of responsibility and accountability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

Please send a resume and cover letter to volunteers@rainforestpartnership.org. This position is unpaid but eligible to be claimed as internship credit with your university. For more information, please visit https://rainforestpartnership.org/.