Company/Organization: Youth Speak Collective

Description:

Salary: Unpaid (can count for college internship requirement)
Education: H.S. Diploma required, College degree in progress
Location: Northeast San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA
Area of Focus: Fundraising, Office Management, Event Planning, Grant writing
Type: 4-10 hours per week, minimum 4 month commitment

Posting date: 5/1/2013
Start date: flexible start date

Youth Speak Collective (YSC), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2005, is a youth-driven initiative empowering low-income communities in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. YSC provides area youths with the skills necessary to pursue higher education and create strong communities.

Job Description: The Development Intern will be directly involved in the areas of fundraising, grant research, grant writing, event planning and development. This position is ideal for students looking to gain more knowledge in the field of strategic developing projects and fun fundraising ideas. The Development Intern will assist with all aspects and logistics related to special event planning for fund-raising purposes. Communication with donors as it relates to outbound fundraising proposals and existing relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain donor database
• Grant research and writing
• Outreach, manage and communicate with potential donors (individuals, corporations, foundations)
• Compile and write necessary fundraising materials
• Attend conferences, meetings and participate in outreach events
• Assist in fundraiser events

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
• Current college student or graduate
• An individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who is innovative, flexible, persistent and ambitious
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment
• Excellent networking skills
• Willingness to work some non-traditional hours and Saturdays as required
• A self-starter with the ability to work successfully with little supervision
• An excellent communicator with strong writing skills and research experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Have at least one year prior experience in given field
• Enthusiastic, detail-oriented and eager to learn
• Knowledge and involvement in youth programs
• Valid driver’s license

Hours:

4-10 hours per week

Length/Availability:

Minimum 4 month commitment

Start Date:

Internship Filled, check back later

End Date:

06/26/13, 06/26/13

Deadline:

Internship Filled, check back later

Tags:

Fundraising    Office  Management    Event  Planning    Grant  Writing 

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