Fundraising Intern Job Description

Iowa United Nations Association

IUNA was established in 1953 as a division of the United Nations Association USA. Our mission
is to educate and motivate toward the values and goals of the United Nations. We do this
through promotion, education, and advocacy. We believe international dialogue, diplomacy,
and cooperation are essential for peace, justice, human rights, and a sustainable future. For
more information see http://www.iowauna.org/
Fundraising Intern
We are looking for an intern to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Duties primarily revolve
around cultivating, managing, and stewarding donors, including donor database maintenance.
This internship provides you with substantial experience in nonprofit development and
management, events planning, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, in
addition to gaining valuable office experience. You report to the Executive Director.
Duties include, but are not limited to

Enter data and maintain database records.

Research potential new donors and partners.
Conduct in-depth research into new fundraising markets.
Identify new strategic partners.
Help steward current donors and members.
Provide support in sending mailings and invitations.
Help prepare reports and presentations for internal and external use.
Draft correspondence, reports, proposals and donor appeals.
Assist in planning donor events and other activities.
Maintain donor files and other development materials.
"Busy" work including envelope stuffing and administrative duties such as file cleaning
and data entry.
Qualifications

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience with a fundraising database a plus but not necessary. We use Blackbauds
eTapestry.
Some experience and/or intermediate knowledge of fundraising.
Experience in a non-profit organization a plus.
Excellent computer skills.

Printed on paper from responsible sources.

 Ability to work independently.
Detail oriented and well organized.
Hours, Start Date, Location, and Duration
Flexible within business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). A firm commitment of at least 10 hours
per week is required. The internship can start immediately and may continue through the
academic year depending on mutual interest and satisfactory performance. This is a non-paid
internship. We are located in Old Brick on the corner of Market & Clinton Streets.
Application
Send a resume and cover letter to andrea@unaiowa.org
Andrea Cohen
Executive Director
Iowa United Nations Association
20 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245