Development Intern

The Innocence Project (IP) is seeking a Summer Intern for the Development Department.  The internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn about aspects of a career in fundraising for a nonprofit organization.

The Summer Intern works with five full-time members of the IP’s very busy Development team which is responsible for raising millions of dollars each year for the organization.  The intern will report to the Assistant Director of Donor Services.

Time Commitment:
Hours are flexible but generally 20-35 hours per week at the Innocence Project’s office in Manhattan.  The office is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Responsibilities:
•    Conduct special research projects utilizing donor database and other resources;
•    Research and gather data on foundations and other institutions that could support the IP;
•    Assist with packaging and mailing of materials to be submitted with proposals and reports;
•    Thank donors, usually in writing, and occasionally by phone;
•    Update donor records in both electronic and hard-copy files.

Qualifications:
•    Proficiency in computer operations, especially Word, Excel, and database programs;
•    Experience with web-based research tools and applications;
•    Sensitivity to donor relations and confidentiality;
•    Interest in issues of justice and human rights, especially as they relate to the IP’s mission to free the wrongfully convicted and reform the criminal justice system.

This is an unpaid internship, although transit vouchers may be provided in some circumstances.  We encourage using the internship to gain course credit and to seek “work-study” grants with your educational institution, if that is an option.

Application Guidelines:
All applications submitted electronically must be in Microsoft Word (.doc), Corel Word Perfect (.wpd), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.  Do not send any zipped or other compressed files; such files will be deleted without being read.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Send your resume and cover letter to HR5@innocenceproject.org.  Please indicate “Development Intern” in the subject line of your email.  In your letter, propose your time-frame for an internship, including approximate start- and end-dates, and estimated days and times you will be available to work each week.

The Innocence Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

The Innocence Project
100 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor
New York, NY  10011-6903