Department: NorCal Development 
Location: Remote or Hybrid in Northern California 
Duration: Internships require a commitment of ~4 months, ~10-15 hours/week, or minimum of 240 hours total. Volunteers require 3-6 hours/week, 3-4 months minimum commitment. 

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Development Intern/Volunteer will support the Development Director in Northern California with a primary focus on prospecting for new donors and effectively utilizing Salesforce to manage donor information. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in non-profit development, donor research, and CRM management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following: 

Prospecting and Donor Research: 

  • Conduct research to identify potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors. 
  • Analyze donor prospects to determine their capacity and inclination to give. 
  • Develop detailed donor profiles to support cultivation and solicitation strategies. 
  • Utilize various tools and databases to gather and analyze prospect information. 

Salesforce Management: 

  • Maintain and update donor records in Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 
  • Generate and analyze reports from Salesforce to support fundraising strategies and track progress. 
  • Assist in the implementation of Salesforce best practices to optimize donor management and engagement. 
  • Provide support in training team members on Salesforce functionalities and best practices. 

Fundraising and Donor Engagement: 

  • Assist in planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events, with a focus on leveraging Salesforce data. 
  • Support the development team in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors and sponsors. 
  • Prepare donor acknowledgment letters and other communications using Salesforce templates  
  • Prepare donor acknowledgment letters and other communications using Salesforce templates. 

Grant Support: 

  • Assist in the identification of potential private grant opportunities.  
  • Support the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports. 
  • Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submissions. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Interest in pursuing a career in non-profit fundraising, such as current and recently graduated college students and individuals pursuing similar experience through non-formal educational opportunities. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems is highly desirable. 
  • Experience with donor research and prospecting tools is a plus. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Passion for creating equitable opportunities for everyone, including refugees, immigrants, and people of color. 
  • Passion for the IRC’s mission and commitment to humanitarian principles. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

  • Gain hands-on experience in non-profit development, prospecting, and CRM management. 
  • Learn about donor cultivation, grant writing, and event planning. 
  • Develop skills in data management and analysis using Salesforce. 
  • Understand the operations of an international humanitarian organization.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Fully remote with opportunities for hybrid/in-person engagement if located in Northern California. 

Standard of Professional Conduct 

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. 

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. 

TO APPLY: 

Complete an online application at https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer. Please submit a cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying) and resume. You will be contacted for a phone screening and next steps. All volunteer and internships are part-time, unpaid positions and require clearing a $40 background check through HireRight.  
 
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