Development internships provide insight into the structure and management of a non-profit arts organization. This department of seven is responsible for generating approximately $3 million in contributed income annually, and work closely with the board. Interns are included in departmental meetings and strategy sessions. Recommended for those interested in management careers in the non-profit sector or producing.

Responsibilities

Support the 7-person Development staff through special events, donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Research and writing for donor newsletter, annual report, and other related publications
• Research institutional and individual resources
• Communicate with donors, volunteers, and vendors
• Support mailings
• Process responses for special events
• Maintain up-to-date inventories for printed material and event supplies
• Maintain photo archives and scrapbooks of development events
• Upkeep institutional and individual donor files
• Data management in Raisers Edge database

Skills

A creative eye, excellent communication skills (writing, phone, and event presentation), personal presentation, detail oriented, ability to work effectively with volunteers, computer savvy in Microsoft Office 2000 and Raisers Edge (not required), experience in theatre arts a major plus.

Wednesday Workdays/Special Events

One day each week, interns from all departments come together to support general company operations. On Wednesdays, interns assist in the warehouse in costume rentals or props, or in other labor-intensive projects. Cleaning and organizing rehearsal halls or distributing marketing materials to retail stores are examples of other possible Wednesday Workday projects. In addition, interns are expected to work on large company special events such Opening Night Receptions, the annual Season Announcement, or large patron fundraisers.

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