Development & Special Events Intern - Jacksonville
Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Development & Special Events Intern
Together, we create life‑changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we have evolved to be one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 24,000 volunteers, Make‑A‑Wish grants more than 25 wishes each day throughout the U.S. and its territories.
Position Summary Development & Special Events interns will assist with our special events & fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting with all aspects of special events and third‑party events
Data entry utilizing Salesforce, Bidpal, and TeamRaiser
Soliciting auction items
Assisting with the logistics for all events
Editing and updating marketing collateral for all events
Maintaining event websites
Researching potential donors
Cultivating current donor relationships
Prospecting and cold calling local organizations
Marketing events through social media
Donor recognition
Maintaining files
Updating calendar of events
Desired Qualifications
Strong communication, organization, and writing skills.
High energy level, a professional appearance, and a "gogetter" attitude.
Must be comfortable speaking on the phone, making cold calls to local organizations, and have a personable and friendly demeanor.
Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment are critical.
Self‑starter with drive and motivation and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Sales and banquet‑style event experience a plus.
Location of Opportunity
This is an internal internship position.
Jacksonville Office (10151 Deerwood Park Blvd Building 300, Suite 120 Jacksonville, Florida 32256)
Intern Commitment
Part Time internship (2 days in the office)
Unpaid position
$400 Gift Card offered.
Join Our Team of Inspired People Transforming Lives We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts and experiences are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values - values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do every day.
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Position Summary Development & Special Events interns will assist with our special events & fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting with all aspects of special events and third‑party events
Data entry utilizing Salesforce, Bidpal, and TeamRaiser
Soliciting auction items
Assisting with the logistics for all events
Editing and updating marketing collateral for all events
Maintaining event websites
Researching potential donors
Cultivating current donor relationships
Prospecting and cold calling local organizations
Marketing events through social media
Donor recognition
Maintaining files
Updating calendar of events
Desired Qualifications
Strong communication, organization, and writing skills.
High energy level, a professional appearance, and a "gogetter" attitude.
Must be comfortable speaking on the phone, making cold calls to local organizations, and have a personable and friendly demeanor.
Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment are critical.
Self‑starter with drive and motivation and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Sales and banquet‑style event experience a plus.
Location of Opportunity
This is an internal internship position.
Jacksonville Office (10151 Deerwood Park Blvd Building 300, Suite 120 Jacksonville, Florida 32256)
Intern Commitment
Part Time internship (2 days in the office)
Unpaid position
$400 Gift Card offered.
Join Our Team of Inspired People Transforming Lives We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts and experiences are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values - values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do every day.
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