AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) is seeking a creative and motivated individual to intern in its External Relations Department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while working at an active, upbeat non-profit organization.
The Development Intern will directly intern with the External Relations team on a wide range of projects related to Fundraising, event planning and execution. The Development intern will also have the opportunity to learn about HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy, and other issues related to AFC’s mission.
This person will work closely with the Director of Individual & Planned Giving.
This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this internship, the intern will learn how to take skills acquired in an educational setting and apply them in the workplace. The intern will gain a better understanding of the role that Development can play in a nonprofit setting, including in the areas of individual giving and special events, and be better prepared to work in the field of nonprofits and other charitable organizations.
The Development Intern will learn:
· How to effectively use a donor database system (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
· How to create and execute an Individual Giving program/Annual Fund campaign.
· How to design and execute major fundraising events.
· How to manage volunteers.
· How to support special events, such as World of Chocolate, AFC’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer appreciation events.
Qualifications:
· Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in nonprofit management, development/fundraising.
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
· Flexible schedule — some evenings and weekends required.
· Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
· Ability to work in a group setting.
· Curious, outgoing and friendly.
· Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications.
· Able to commit to a minimum of three months for this internship.
This internship has a stipend. Details will be provided during the interview process. AFC can also help interns obtain college credit, if available from your school. Interns will receive necessary training and staff supervision. Internships require at least 15 hours/week for a minimum of three months, though longer internships are preferred. Liberal arts, public affairs, business, communications, public relations, journalism or English majors are encouraged to apply, as well as anyone who wishes to branch into the fundraising/development industry.
All candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and completed application form, which can be found here.
Please submit all application materials to:
Email (preferred): Interns@aidschicago.org
Mail: AFC Intern Program, 200 W Monroe Street, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60606