Marketing Development Intern

About Make-A-Wish

Recently rated #2 most loved charity in America, Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses and is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, operating in every community
in the United States and in nearly0 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff
and more than4,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their
families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical
illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since980, Make-A-Wish
has granted more than20,000 wishes worldwide; more than50,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories
alone.

About Metro New York chapter/position:

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and
diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in
purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people
we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.

The Make-A-Wish Metro New York chapter is one of the organization’s largest, serving the five boroughs of
Manhattan and Long Island. We are a hardworking, fun, collaborative team who loves to mentor our interns and
give them tangible experience they can use for their future careers (we have many full-time employees who
started in our intern program!)

Interns will gain valuable, tangible experience in the world of fundraising and non-profit marketing and will work
with various portfolios of the development team including philanthropy, annual giving, and corporate relations.

Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer

DEVELOPMENT INTERN

This role will be instrumental in supporting and executing key fundraising initiatives and data tracking to achieve
the overarching goal of raising funds to grant the wish of children who are living with a critical illness.

The is the ideal experience for someone looking into a career in Fundraising although we welcome all interested
applicants.

Essential Job Functions:

Philanthropy and Annual Giving

• Assist with the process of direct marketing: work with the individual giving team to create annual

• Help create and execute intimate donor events.
• Assist with management of donor database and generate fundraising reports/lists as needed.
• Input prospect/donor action notes into the Raiser’s Edge/Salesforce database and ensure portfolios are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Suite (WORD, EXCEL, PPT)
• Willingness to learn about fundraising marketing, event management, and donor outreach
• Enterprising, out-of-the-box thinker with an ability to work independently
• Organized and able to collaborate cross functionally
• Effective writing, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Strong phone/communication skills
• Ability to research, organize, and meet deadlines well as collaborate with a team
• Must be at least8 years of age and enrolled in undergraduate studies program
• Previous experience in the nonprofit sector a plus but not necessary
• Have a passion for cause marketing and helping improve the lives of children
  

Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer

DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Program Expectations:

• Improve interpersonal and professional skillset
• Learn to effectively multi-task
• Develop/broaden digital platform skills such as Salesforce, Constant Contact, Canva, Luminate, Asana,

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be at least8 years of age
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

**A complete resume and cover letter on why you would like to become part of the Make-A-Wish family;
applications without a cover letter will not be considered**

Location
This internship is based in our offices in New York City, close to Grand Central, Penn Station and the Port
Authority Bus Terminal. Excellent candidates will be considered for remote positions.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

How to Apply

Please fille out our online application here. Please note only applications submitted through the Formstack link will
be considered for this position.

Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer