What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Giving Intern - Winter/Spring 2025 position at SOS Children's Villages - USA, Inc.?
Organization:
SOS Children's Villages USA ("SOS-USA") is the United States philanthropic affiliate of SOS Children's Villages International. A public charity, SOS-USA raises support and funds from donors who share our vision of creating a world in which every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security. We center our behavior and policies around our core values of courage, commitment, trust, and accountability to create a strong safeguarding environment and to promote the best interests of the children and young people that we care for.
The Opportunity:
Come join a fun, close-knit group of colleagues that works together to support children around the world!
SOS Children's Villages USA is seeking an intern to support its Individual Giving team-enabling you to gain first-hand development experience at an international NGO. The Individual Giving team works to build awareness of and raise funds for the SOS Children's Villages global mission: to provide family-like care and loving homes for children and young people living without adequate parental care, to strengthen families to prevent separation from happening in the first place, and to ensure successful transition into adulthood so that young people have what they need to become their strongest selves.
Tasks/Projects
As the intern supporting this team, you will gain first-hand development experience at an international NGO and have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including but not limited to:
- Supporting in creating and implementing donor stewardship touchpoints,
- Providing regular administrative support in managing donor information in internal databases,
- Conducting data analysis projects to better inform our development strategy,
- Performing research projects on fundraising strategies.
- Committing to SOS Children's Villages International's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy to maintain organizational wide values and prioritize the protection of children in all circumstances (Safeguarding children - SOS Children's Villages International (sos-childrensvillages.org))
Skills and Further Information
Strong Excel, research, analytical and organizational skills are required. Strong writing skills are highly desired.
- This is an unpaid internship, though subsidized Metro benefits are available.
- This position is not eligible for company benefits.
- This is a hybrid position with remote and in-office weekly duties. Our office is located in downtown DC and is metro and bus accessible. We are only seeking individuals in the Washington, D.C. and surrounding area.
- We offer a flexible schedule with a preferred maximum of 20 hours per week.
- Credit hours can be provided if applicable.
- The internship will run from January - May 2025, with flexible start and end dates and the possibility of extension.
SOS Children's Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experience. We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter.