Nonprofit

This role will support a variety of duties that contribute to the overall success of the Museum’s fundraising programs; in particular, the corporate partnerships program. Corporate partnerships engages local, national, and international companies in providing financial support to the Museum through corporate memberships, sponsorships, and grants, as well as in-kind support. This fall will be an exciting time for the corporate partnerships program, with key initiatives including:

• pitching sponsors for the 2023 special exhibition Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia;
• renewing annual corporate members
• planning and hosting the October meeting and reception of the Museum’s Corporate Advisory Council; and engaging partners in the Museum and in the programs they are sponsoring
Primary Responsibilities:
Research and compile information on corporate giving prospects.
Help manage database information pertaining to corporate prospects and partners.
Assist with developing corporate partnership proposals, acknowledging corporate gifts, and fulfilling and tracking partner benefits.
Help coordinate and staff corporate partnerships and other development events.
Assist with general mailing projects, filing, and other administrative tasks.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience/ Skills:
Interest in and some familiarity with fundraising/development, sales, marketing, external affairs, and/or corporate social responsibility.
Willingness and ability to interface with corporate partners and prospects via phone, email, and in person.
Ability to work within databases to manage accurate and detailed constituent records.
Skill in writing in a professional context.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

How to Apply:
• Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected] no later than 8/15/2022.

The Development Intern will help advance the Museum of the American Revolution’s annual fundraising efforts related to high-end membership. This position, reporting to the Manager of Leadership Giving, will help cultivate an active donor community through our giving societies, the Revolution Society and George Washington Council, as well as Collections Society, our affinity group.

The Development Intern will develop valuable donor communications, special events, and Development skills in a fast-paced office setting, interfacing with departments across the Museum including Marketing, Collections, and the Executive office.

Primary Responsibilities:
This position will work closely with the Manager of Leadership Giving to:

• Coordinate logistics for donor events and programs, especially the Museum’s signature program the George Washington Council Dinner
• Develop donor communications, including invitations, e-newsletters, analog and digital appeals, and other correspondence
• Coordinate email marketing strategy for Leadership Giving – managing communications schedule, and streamlining content for various membership segments
• Manage the design and production schedule of Leadership Giving print and digital collateral
• Collaborate cross-departmentally, working closely with Marketing and Communications to ensure high quality donor communications

Experience/Skills:
• Must possess highly effective communication skills, both in speaking and writing
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills with attention to detail
• Resourcefulness and flexibility, as well as a high level of motivation
• Be able to problem-solve and multitask under tight deadlines
• Maintain donor confidentiality always
• The ability to work in a positive team-oriented environment while also functioning autonomously is essential
• Some nights/weekend hours are required

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references no later than 8/15/2022.