Development Intern Job at HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION, New York, NY

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  • HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Development Intern, a part-time role (15-20 hours per week).

Overview of the Human Rights Foundation

HRF is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. Our work includes effective campaigns to free political prisoners, world-class events such as the Oslo Freedom Forum, and programs such as Flash Drives for Freedom that publicize human rights violators and directly support dissidents and human rights defenders at risk.

Overview of the Position

The Development Intern will support the fundraising efforts of the development team by assisting with caseload management, research, and communications efforts. This position reports to the Development Communications Manager, Liz Shelbred, and is part of the Development & Strategy team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Development team in its efforts to effectively cultivate donor relationships by researching individual, institutional, and corporate prospects
  • Prepare and track research profiles used in donor cultivation and solicitation
  • Help maintain data accuracy and hygiene in donor and grant databases, including by recording donations and tracking donor communications
  • Support donor communication efforts, including acknowledgements, year-end appeals, and newsletters
  • Support the Development team with event planning, including for HRF’s flagship conference, the Oslo Freedom Forum, as needed
  • Help carry out the donor thank-you and gift acknowledgement process, ensuring that donors are thanked in a timely and efficient manner
  • Track donated flash drives and other in-kind donations for the Flash Drives for Freedom program
  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of development mailings
  • Work on special projects as needed and assigned by the Development & Strategy team

Requirements

  • A demonstrated interest in human rights
  • Computer proficiency required, including MS Office
  • Database experience, specifically with Salesforce or other CRM, preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, data collection, and research skills
  • Self-motivated team player with a high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple projects at once
  • Outstanding organizational skills; detail-oriented
  • Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and be discreet
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; possess a friendly, professional demeanor, and positive phone presence

Compensation

$2,500/month for full-time availability. Part-time work will be considered and prorated accordingly.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the HRF Careers page at

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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