Fundraising Intern (Unpaid)

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Organization Overview

Since 1972, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (CCMOW) has delivered high-quality, ready-to-eat meals every weekday to individuals and families. Daily interaction between our volunteers and clients decreases social isolation. In addition to daily weekday deliveries, CCMOW manages the Coal Creek Cafe, which provides lunch and an opportunity to socialize for up to 70 guests each weekday. Together with the cafe and delivery program, CCMOW provides 200+ meals a day serving the communities of Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie. CCMOW is a growing organization with highly engaged and dedicated staff, board members, and volunteers.

About the Position

The Fundraising Intern provides support for all fundraising and donor relations initiatives for Coal Creek Meals on Wheels to increase fundraising capacity and success. This role reports to the Development & Marketing Director and is located in Lafayette, CO. Some remote work may be available.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative

• Assist with data entry into Salesforce relating to donations, donor information, and more
• Support with database clean-up (missing information, incorrect information, formatting, etc.)
• Create, print, and distribute tax acknowledgement letters
• Review and analyze fundraising data in Salesforce - create trend reports
• Research new and innovative fundraising strategies
• Support with content creation for mail, email, and social media appeals
• Research new grant opportunities

Donor Relations

• Write thank you notes to donors
• Make thank you calls to donors
• Support with surveying donors

Events

• Assist with planning and executing quarterly fundraising events
• Request in-kind donations from local businesses to use for silent auction/raffle items

Minimum Qualifications

• Any relevant experience (e.g. nonprofit, marketing, social media management, communications, etc.) - paid or volunteer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and ability to innovate
• Competent self-starter who will take initiative and work independently
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills
• Positive attitude, good people skills, and outgoing personality

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures, and specific experience with East Boulder County communities and culture
• Proficiency with G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office tools

Compensation

• Eligible for class credit pending school approval
• Eligible for federal work study funding pending school approval

• Free daily lunch at the Coal Creek Café

To apply, please email a cover letter, work sample, and resume to Luna Collins at lcollins@coalcreekmow.org.

CCMOW is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination. People of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.