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Development Intern (Summer 2019)
ORGANIZATION: InReach
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3 people are interested
We’re looking for an intern based in NYC to join our team during the Summer 2019 to support our fundraising efforts. The intern will join our executive director in-person at AsylumConnect’s NYC office based at the Urban Justice Center in lower Manhattan. The development intern will be involved in all aspects of AsylumConnect’s development strategy, including foundation research and relations, corporate sponsorship, individual donor prospects research and outreach, and special events planning. This a fantastic opportunity to develop your nonprofit fundraising skills to support LGBTQ and asylum rights.
Responsibilities:
- Report (and work closely with) AsylumConnect’s Executive Director.
- Help to identify, research and make contact with key donor prospects in NYC.
- Cultivate a portfolio of priority donor prospects and relationships in the NYC area.
- Assist with donor communication through email campaigns, annual donor reports, etc.
- Support foundations grants through research, drafting letters of inquiry and proposals.
- Support corporate sponsorship thr ough researching LGBTQ-friendly corporate partners.
- Assist with planning an in-person fundraising event in NYC to reach new donors.
- Perform other related development duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Based in the NYC area for Summer 2019 (exact dates negotiable). Tentative schedule: 10am - 5pm ET, Monday through Friday at AsylumConnect’s office at the Urban Justice Center in lower Manhattan.
- Obtained or pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree (e.g. M.B.A., J.D., M.S.).
- Strong interpersonal and grant writing skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector.
- Experience with online communication tools (e.g. G Suite, Slack, Zoom, Asana Project Management).
- Passion for LGBTQ rights and/or immigration.
- Note: This internship is unpaid. Interns will have the opportunity to receive a letter of reference from AsylumConnect’s executive director upon successful completion of the internship.
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About InReach
Location:
228 Park Ave S, Suite # 90945, New York, NY 10003, US
Mission Statement
To ensure safe help is InReach for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Description
InReach is a trans-led tech nonprofit increasing resource access for the diverse LGBTQ+ community. Our vision is for every LGBTQ+ person to have on-demand access to the safe, affirming resources they need to thrive.
The free InReach App is the world’s first tech platform matching LGBTQ+ people facing persecution or discrimination with safe, verified resources. InReach is available on web (desktop and mobile), and native iOS and Android. InReach’s open-source technology instantly matches trans and queer people in need with safe, independently verified housing, medical and mental health care, immigration and other legal help, meal assistance, education and employment, translation, community and spiritual support, and more critical services. App features include: documentation search filters, translation, saving and sharing resources, leaving public ratings/reviews, the ability to suggest new resources, and service provider features. InReach serves as a comprehensive digital one-stop-shop for the intersectional LGBTQ+ community: InReach lists verified services for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, refugees and other immigrants, LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities, trans and gender non-conforming folks, LGBTQ+ youth and caregivers, and more LGBTQ+ communities. The InReach App is free for everyone, including lawyers, case managers, social workers, and other providers searching for affirming resource referrals for LGBTQ+ clients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
40 Rector St9th FlNew York, NY 10006
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Interns must be based in the NYC area for Summer 2019 (exact internship dates negotiable). Tentative internship schedule: 10am - 5pm ET, Monday through Friday at AsylumConnect’s office at the Urban Justice Center in lower Manhattan.