Development Intern - Military veterans preferred

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

What You'll Do

The Development Intern is responsible for supporting critical development objectives, with a particular focus on fundraising events, signature campaigns, including galas and golf tournaments, monthly stewardship activities, and ensuring the integrity of our donor database, among other duties to be assigned. Upbring as recognized leader within the industry.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Work Standards

• Request donations from local businesses of in-kinds items for use in raffles and silent auctions, also assist with picking-up these items from the businesses and delivering to recipients after the events
• Assist in data entry and research related to community engagement team needs
• Assist in other event and signature campaign logistics including assembling goodie bags, coordinating snacks and beverages for event attendees and volunteers, and other logistics as assigned
• Attend Upbring events and assist with day of logistics as assigned
• Assist in planning and coordination of logistics related to the monthly stewardship project for Upbring
• Perform activities to ensure integrity of donor database as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

We Are Servants | We Help Others

Teamwork

• Support the Director of Donor Relations and other community engagement team members as needed
• Participate in development team meetings and provided suggestions and feedback to enhance core community engagement projects
• Work with other departments at headquarters on projects as requested and assigned

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, vendors, donors, and other clients to ensure project needs and expectations are being met within project scope and meets the established deadline
• Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the organization and is consistent with organization policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with staff, and the community

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Strong time management & organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.

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