Corporate Partnerships Intern

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Purpose:

This role supports the Be The Match Foundation Corporate Partnerships team by assisting in a variety of projects with the goal of increasing Be The Match Corporate Partnership fundraising capacity and strategy. The Corporate Partnerships Intern will learn from the corporate partnerships team how to plan, activate, and report on high-level corporate partnerships. This internship offers the chance to take on meaningful projects and to further professional development through interaction with team members across the company, including key executives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation of proposal presentations, including researching prospective partners, compiling support metrics/data and copywriting.
• Support in strategic partnerships to increase fundraising capacity.
• Support in creative development of partnership ideas and strategy.
• Attend and participate in weekly departmental meetings.
• Assist with daily tasks and general office duties, including data entry, list development and more.
• Maintain awareness of sponsorship trends and knowledge relative to what Be The Match Foundation corporate partners and their like competitors are executing.

Reports to:

Anna Bedard, Corporate Partnerships Operations Manager

Time Commitment:

• Must volunteer a minimum of 120 hours
• May 2019 - August 2019, negotiable
• Flexible working hours with some evening and weekend commitments

Compensation:

Unpaid

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be enrolled at an institution of higher learning. There is a 6-month grace period post-graduation. The internship can be for class credit, but that is not required.
• Must submit to a background check.
• Creative, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related computer skills required.
• Strong organizational, time management and verbal/written communication skills.
• Comfortable and effective working independently and as a member of a team.
• Interest in nonprofit work and belief in community services.

Benefits Provided:

Intern will receive an orientation and work under the direction of the Corporate Partnerships Operations Manager. Intern can expect to develop time management skills, writing and communication skills, leadership skills, and proficiency in working remotely. Intern can also expect to gain knowledge of fundraising and corporate partnership strategy.

Organization Description:

Be The Match is the trusted leader in the field of cellular therapy. We never lose sight of our purpose - delivering cures for blood cancers. From the moment a patient is diagnosed, we are there every step of the way; helping their doctor find a donor, delivering life-saving cells to the patient’s bedside, and supporting patients through recovery and survivorship.

With over 30 years of experience, we are the trusted leader in advancing the science of transplant, conducting ground-breaking research and providing vital services for patient families when they need them most.

As the world’s largest registry and hub of a global network, our partners count on us to develop innovative solutions to improve transplant and fuel collaborative relationships essential to saving lives.