May Institute

Looking for real-world experience? Want to start a career in marketing, development, communications, public relations, and more? We are currently offering the following undergraduate internships for the upcoming semester: 
 

Development Research Analyst Intern

The development team is looking for an intern that can help with prospective donor research, database management and program development.

Responsibilities:

Research and synthesize biographical and financial information on individuals, foundations and corporations to create research profiles for fundraising priorities

  • Prepare short biographies quickly and efficiently
  • Disseminate information on prospects’ interests, affinity to May Institute, and philanthropic support
  • Work collaboratively with development team to understand the specific needs of our constituency
  • Analyze and prioritize data to assist development staff in portfolio management
  • Participate in meetings with development staff to present research findings and discuss available information
  • Collaborate with development staff to provide information important to the development of qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
  • Perform other duties as directed

Requirements:

  • Significant aptitude and experience with computers, sophisticated internet research, and relational databases
  • Knowledge of internet navigation tools and research tools available; ability to analyze and synthesize financial information; knowledge of financial terminology; and ability to research and analyze corporations and foundations
  • Excellent written communication skills and a clear, concise writing style
  • Strong editing, spelling, and grammar skill
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments

 

Fundraising/Development Intern

Are you interested in learning more about the ways in which a non-profit diversifies, solicits, and secures funding? If yes, this position is for you! The Fundraising/Development Intern will support the development team in the following three areas:

Donor Cultivation and Engagement

  • Assist in the development of annual fund and special event collateral
  • Work with the development team on the facilitation of special events (e.g., Rodman Ride for Kids
  • Solicit local businesses and other corporations for raffle ticket and silent auction prizes

Grant Writing

  • Work closely with the Grant Writer to write, submit, and document grants to local foundations
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date grant calendar to ensure that applications and reports are submitted on time

Prospect Research

  • Conduct research on major gift prospects, corporations, and foundations by analyzing financial, biographical, and philanthropic data
  • Record and manage information in donor database

Requirements

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and detail-oriented
  • Able to commit to a minimum of 10-15 hours per week

Compensation

This internship is unpaid. Students who are eligible for work-study through their university may be able to utilize this position for work-study funds.

May Institute is proud to host AmeriCorps fellows through New Sector Alliance's Residency in Social Enterprise and Summer Fellowship programs. To learn how you can get more involved as an AmeriCorps fellow, please visit www.newsector.org.