Spring 2020 Development Intern

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Our Department of Communications and Development is looking for a self-starting Development Intern who is a strong thinker, writer, and listener with excellent people skills. Chosen interns will work alongside the Development and Communications VISTA to acquire funding from elected officials, plan and execute fundraising campaigns, and foster and maintain relationships with donors.

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

Requirements:

• At least one year of college completed
• Studying Communications, Marketing, Design, Journalism, English, Writing, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Planning fundraisers or charity events
  • Applying to and receiving personal scholarships and/or grants for student clubs and/or outside organizations
  • Outreach to and/or developing connections with politicians’ offices
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines, including those on short notice
  • Proficiency in Arabic, Bangla, Spanish, or other languages is a plus

Everyday Duties:

Fundraising

• Research effective strategies for non-profit financial growth
• Manage donor relations by ensuring donors, local partners, and elected officials receive regular, personalized communications
• Maintaining correspondence between CIANA and its donors, business partners, and elected officials
• Draft online content (social media posts, website updates, etc.) to advertise fundraisers
• Brainstorm ideas for potential fundraising campaigns or events

Political Outreach

• Research procedures and deadlines for applying for discretionary funding from Queens-based elected officials
• Foster relationships with local politicians and brainstorm opportunities for collaboration, such as know-your rights workshops and Read-Ins at our After School Tutoring program
• Maintain a database of politician and community partners’ interests in causes

Projects:

• Plan at least one event with a local politician (Council Member, State Senator, Assembly Member, etc.), such as a know-your-rights workshop
• Pitch, develop ideas for, plan, and hold Mid-Year Fundraiser

Compensation: Unpaid

Hours: 12-20 hours per week