Development Intern/Associate Description

Position title
Development Intern or Development Associate

Position reports to
Development Coordinator and Executive Director

Job purpose summary
We need interns to help out with both the front end (outreach to potential monetary and in-kind funders) and back end (data entry, thank you notes, transcribing, administrative tasks) of our fundraising. At The Crossroads has a $650,000 budget that is 100% privately supported (no government money). We receive nearly $1,000,000 worth of in-kind donations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for people interested in gaining fundraising experience and in learning about fundraising philosophy and strategy. At The Crossroads has been recognized for its innovation in fundraising, and has developed a stable, diverse base of support. You will learn from experienced fundraising professionals, and also have the opportunity to work independently. Learn more about our I Think I Can Campaign at campaign.atthecrossroads.org and our Summer SunDay Hike for Homeless Youth at summersunday.atthecrossroads.org

Your work will help procure new resources for ATC, as well as strengthen our relationships with existing supporters. You will free up the Executive Director’s and Development Coordinator’s time to do additional fundraising. Your work will help ensure that hundreds of homeless youth in San Francisco receive the support they deserve.

Key responsibilities may include
Back-end fundraising activities
• Help prepare mailings (organizing mailing lists, addressing envelopes, preparing donor packets, writing notes to donors)
• Data entry and tracking on donors
• Proofreading website posts, newsletters, grant reports, and solicitation letters
• Research individual donors, foundations, corporations, and in-kind donors and create spreadsheets
• Transcribing interviews
• Checking mailing lists for errors and duplications
• Helping out with activities related to fundraising events
• Update fundraising files
• Graphic design support for creating fundraising materials, both print and online

Front-end fundraising activities
• Develop new relationships with local businesses and groups that focus on getting them involved as:
• Donors
• In-kind donors
• I Think I Can Campaign participants
• Summer SunDay Hikers
• Reach out to schools, religious groups, and community service organizations to try to engage them in ATC’s work

Requirements
• Outstanding organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledgeable with computers and the internet
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Position details
How many hours a week: 5-20 hours
How long a commitment: Minimum 4 months, but ideally much longer!
When: Any or every day, Monday through Friday, somewhere between the hours of 9 AM and 8 PM.
Where: Some of the work would need to be done at the office (333 Valencia Street, Suite 320), some would be done in the community, and some could be done from home.

Training provided
You will receive 4-10 hours of training up front on ATC, our fundraising philosophy, our fundraising goals, and the roles of our interns. You will receive additional training and support as needed on your specific responsibilities

If you are interested
• Please email Rob Gitin at robg@atthecrossroads.org with the following information:
• Contact info
• What you are interested in
• Why you are interested
• What (if any) relevant experience you have
• Attach a resume

To learn more about At The Crossroads, go to www.atthecrossroads.org