Structure
The University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) is responsible for fund-raising activities benefiting the University of Cincinnati. The UC Foundation Intern, Corporate and Foundation Relations, is a part-time, paid student position employed by UCF reporting to the Director, Foundation Relations. The internship period is April 30, 2018 to April 26, 2019. This position is not an academic internship and does not provide credit toward a degree.
Focus
The Corporate and Foundation Relations Intern will work with the Director, Foundation Relations to identify prospects, build out prospect profiles, and write letters of inquiry, full proposals, and create marketing materials for targeted programs.
Specific Duties
- Identify foundation and corporate prospects for targeted UC programs, using various search criteria.
- Build out prospect profiles
- Draft Letters of Inquiry for prospects
- Research statistics and best practices to strengthen the cases for support for various programs
- Write and submit full proposals
- Write copy for marketing brochures for target programs
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at UC Main Campus with an above average grade point
- Submission of a creative writing sample
- Must be will to commit to at least one full semester
- Excellent writing skills.
- Knowledge and/or involvement of UC student organizations and activities.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members.
- High level of initiative, good work ethic and dedication to successfully completing tasks on time.
- Strong interest for a career in philanthropy, non-profit management, or marketing.
- Comfortable leading projects with fellow students, as well as presenting to audiences of varying sizes.
Exceptional candidates should view full position description and apply online.
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