Donor Relations & Partnership Intern bei Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

Description

Position Summary:

Valley of the Sun J is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Donor Relations & Partnerships Intern to support our development team in creating meaningful connections with donors and corporate partners. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, team player, and passionate about helping others.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor & Partner Support

• Assist with preparing thank-you letters, event follow-ups, and donor recognition materials.
• Help maintain donor and partner information in the CRM/database.
• Support the execution of deliverables for corporate partners (logos, materials, signage, etc.).

Event Support

• Help coordinate donor and partner involvement in events, including setup, guest lists, and materials.
• Assist during corporate tabling events and fundraising programs such as our golf tournament or donor appreciation gatherings.

Communications & Marketing

• Collaborate with the marketing team to help draft donor highlights, impact stories, and social media content.
• Help ensure consistent and timely communication with internal staff and external partners.

Development Operations Assistance

• Support the development team with scheduling, data entry, and preparation for meetings or presentations.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new donor engagement or stewardship ideas.

Schedule & Working Conditions:

• Approx. 10-15 hours per week (flexible with class schedules).
• Some evening or weekend availability for events may be required.
• On-site at Valley of the Sun J with occasional local outreach.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a short paragraph about your interest in the position to Brenna Bernick, Director of Individual Giving at [email protected].

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field.
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Eligible for academic credit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM software is a plus.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Enthusiastic about community service and nonprofit work.