Fundraising Intern--Fall 2021

Atlanta

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Atlanta
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Grant writing
Closing Date: Closed

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 24 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 27,000 refugees from 67 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 250 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees, immigrants and asylees.

SCOPE OF FUNDRAISING INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The Fundraising Intern will work closely with the Development Assistant and Development Managertowards these goals to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet refugee client needs.

This position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least 3 months. This position will require a combination of on-site and remote work, and therefore applicants must be located in Atlanta, GA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide data collection and research including tracking all forms of funding sources;
- - Draft written materials for internal and external communications and prepare mass mailings;
  - Proofread and edit letters of intent and grant proposals;
  - Assist with updating and maintaining IRC donor database;
  - Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation;
  - Provide direct service to refugee clients as needed by the Volunteer Coordinator;
- Assist with other Resource Development needs such as donor management, external communications, and fundraising;
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.