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, Filed Under: Internship

A Glimmer of Hope Programs Internship

PROGRAMS INTERN

Glimmer works to lift the women and girls of rural Ethiopia out of extreme poverty. Glimmer’s programs team manages implementation of clustered health, microfinance, education, and microfinance projects through our local implementing partners in Ethiopia. We are looking for a Master’s level Programs Intern who is interested in international development or international affairs for the Spring of 2017. You will assist in data organization and analysis and provide support for our programs team activities. Please learn more about us at glimmer.org.

Position:

• Maintain program/project records in our project management database,

• Review project completion documents and photos for accuracy,

• Review proposals and reports from our construction partners in Ethiopia,

• Prepare proposals and reports for donors,

• Communicate with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office on program tasks,

• Conduct research and other activities as needed.

Requirements:

You’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world. you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group. your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters. you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best. knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.

Commitment:

We’re looking for a Master’s level student (upper level undergraduate students will be considered on a case by case basis) to come to our Austin office 20 hours per week this fall (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.

Benefits:

An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

Apply:

Please submit a resume to leslie@aglimmerofhope.org with ICD Programs Intern in the subject line.

, Filed Under: Internship, Research

Operations Development Assistantship at Anthropos Art

Anthropos Arts is seeking a professional individual to join our small team in Austin, TX as the Operations Development Assistant in the spring of 2017. The qualifying candidate should have an interest in music, music education and social justice, as well as a curiosity for the philanthropic community.

This position will be directly supervised by the Executive Director, and will work closely with the Artistic Director. The chosen candidate will have an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a non-profit, specifically related to Anthropos Arts’ fund raising processes, donor cultivation activities and daily operations. In addition, the interns will be instrumental in providing support to the Program Coordinator as new programmatic functions are put into place.

We value our interns and will work with each new member to make sure to provide a learning experience that will advance their interests and professional goals.

Address
9038 N. IH 35
Ste. A
Austin, TX 78746
United States
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to: Leya Samiloglu leya@anthroposarts.org

, Filed Under: Internship, Research

Fundraising and Development PAID Internship- Black Women’s Blueprint

APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 11th!!!!

National civil and human rights organization Black Women’s Blueprint seeks a passionate and savvy intern to assist in all aspects of organizational and campaign fundraising under the direction of the Director of Strategic Development.

We are especially interested to hear from candidates who:

  • Demonstrate an investment in, and familiarity with, the language of Black feminism(s)
  • Celebrate intersectional and/or anti-oppressive ways of experiencing the world
  • Exhibit a keen sense for the details as well as strong writing and editing chops
  • Are able to responsibly participate in dialogue and/or write about sensitive and painful subject matter, including various forms of sexual and/or state violence
  • Understand best practices in digital campaigning and/or community organizing
  • Are proactive yet not afraid to ask for help
  • Would be comfortable and forthright when making cold calls or meeting new people
  • See themselves pursuing a career in issue advocacy and/or nonprofit management
  • Have strong working knowledge of Google for online research and collaborative projects (Drive, Docs, Spreadsheets, etc)

This is a local opportunity for the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. The internship is paid and part-time, 10-15 hours a week. Promotion to a full-time opportunity may be available down the line for experienced candidates. Most work can be completed from home, but the candidate must be available for flexible daytime (9am-6pm) in-person meetings and strategy sessions. Use of personal cell phone and laptop required. Access to transportation preferred, but will provide as needed.

Duties will vary, but as the fundraising intern you can expect to:

  • Provide general administrative support to the Director of Strategic Development
  • Maintain participant and/or donor profiles in our database (will train on our CRM)
  • Assist with the production of compelling and pithy direct mail, e-blasts, newsletters, magazines, social media posts and other fundraising communications materials
  • Assist in the generation of a variety of materials including receipts, donation reminders, year-end tax letters, regular and special reports, etc.
  • Coordinate gratitude/recognition and fundraising incentive programs for BWB constituents and members
  • Coordinate fundraising phone banks as appropriate
  • Research foundations and act on opportunities to increase the resource base of the organization under the direction of the Director of Strategic Director and the Executive Director
  • Work closely with team members in communications and advocacy to align all solicitations with the organizational calendar and current events in the news cycle
  • Provide marketing and on-site logistical support for fundraising events (may require out of state travel)
  • Participate via conference call at the weekly BWB staff meeting (held in our Brooklyn, NY headquarters) on Monday mornings
  • Receive consistent and regular mentorship and feedback from the Director of Strategic Development

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to kaitlyn@blueprintny.org by November 11, 2016.

Please attach an addendum to your cover letter in which you answer the following questions:

1. What motivates people to give to the causes they care about? (max 250 words)

2. What is intersectionality? Why is it important? (max 250 words)