Philanthropy and Partnerships Intern

Project Overview

The Philanthropy team works with a portfolio of foundations and municipalities, individual major donors and corporates that will contribute significantly to our annual fundraising targets.

Key Activity Areas

Prospect identification

• Research on existing prospects of individual major donors
• Desk research on new potential partners
• Identification of potential partners’ area of interest
• Media monitoring of potential partners
• Support with mailings and other material

Donor/prospect material development

• Support the development of personalised communication material (incl. PowerPoint presentations, applications for funding, brochures, etc.)
• Drafting of letters and proposals etc. to partners (and prospects)

Events

• Support project leaders with the organisation of events and diverse fundraising and awareness activities such as presence at conference stands

CRM (Salesforce)

• Updating touchpoints with donors/prospects in our CRM
• Completing donors’/prospects’ profiles in our CRM in terms of giving potential, interest and communication preferences
• Creating tracking and priority reports in our CRM

Team Spiritual Life

• Reflect the values of Medair in interactions with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
• Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
• Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
• Excellent written and spoken knowledge of German (native level)
• Good written and spoken knowledge of English (organizational language)
• Knowledge of French is a plus

Experience

• Prior experience in a working/professional environment (at least prior internships)
• Prior experience in Communication, Marketing, Fundraising is a plus
• Advanced user of MS Office
• Experience in CRM / sales management software is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative and desk research skills
• Organized, thorough, creative
• Multitasking and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Collaborative team player