Toyland Intern
Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc., Buffalo, NY, United States
Description
Learn hands‑on donor relations experience at Child and Family Services Haven House, Erie County’s only licensed domestic‑violence shelter. The internship supports the Community Relations Coordinator and assists in fundraising activities for survivors of domestic violence, helping children, individuals, and families throughout the holiday season. The main priority is implementing Toyland, Haven House’s holiday donation drive, and supporting the C+FS Public Relations and Development team during Toyland and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Responsibilities
Assist in donor cultivation.
Effectively communicate with donors through email and phone calls for scheduling.
Maintain an accurate donation schedule.
Properly address donation needs and donor inquiries.
Communicate clearly between the Development and Haven House teams.
Assist at tabling and community education events throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Learn and utilize fundraising software, Raiser's Edge, to manage donor portfolios and enter donor activity.
Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on communication, marketing, fundraising, human services, public relations, or a related field.
Must be enrolled in an internship program or receiving school credit for internship hours.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Schedule
Flexible working hours.
Additional Information
This is an unpaid internship for college credit.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Learn hands‑on donor relations experience at Child and Family Services Haven House, Erie County’s only licensed domestic‑violence shelter. The internship supports the Community Relations Coordinator and assists in fundraising activities for survivors of domestic violence, helping children, individuals, and families throughout the holiday season. The main priority is implementing Toyland, Haven House’s holiday donation drive, and supporting the C+FS Public Relations and Development team during Toyland and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Responsibilities
Assist in donor cultivation.
Effectively communicate with donors through email and phone calls for scheduling.
Maintain an accurate donation schedule.
Properly address donation needs and donor inquiries.
Communicate clearly between the Development and Haven House teams.
Assist at tabling and community education events throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Learn and utilize fundraising software, Raiser's Edge, to manage donor portfolios and enter donor activity.
Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on communication, marketing, fundraising, human services, public relations, or a related field.
Must be enrolled in an internship program or receiving school credit for internship hours.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Schedule
Flexible working hours.
Additional Information
This is an unpaid internship for college credit.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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