POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
Starting date: Immediate
Location: New York, New York
Category: Full-time (40 hrs/week), 6 month duration, unpaid internship
Location: New York, New York
Category: Full-time (40 hrs/week), 6 month duration, unpaid internship
General Overview
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global non-profit organization working for a stronger and more effective United Nations. Established in 1946, we represent and coordinate a membership of over 100 United Nations Associations and their thousands of members.
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global non-profit organization working for a stronger and more effective United Nations. Established in 1946, we represent and coordinate a membership of over 100 United Nations Associations and their thousands of members.
We work to build a better world by strengthening and improving the United Nations, through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation- global citizens.
Our organization has offices at the United Nations in both New York and Geneva, and hosts interns in both locations. www.wfuna.org
Position Description: Development Intern
The Development Intern will assist WFUNA’s Development Associate with the organization’s fundraising activities. All of WFUNA’s activities and programs rely on outside funding. This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to the diverse nature of fundraising work and to hone interpersonal, communications and marketing skills.
The Development Intern will assist WFUNA’s Development Associate with the organization’s fundraising activities. All of WFUNA’s activities and programs rely on outside funding. This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to the diverse nature of fundraising work and to hone interpersonal, communications and marketing skills.
Responsibilities Include:
• Researching prospects, such as corporations, foundations, individuals and governments
• Scheduling meetings with UN missions and agencies and other NGOs
• Drafting correspondence (eg. Letters of inquiry)
• Grant application writing and adapting
• Compiling grant applications with program coordinators
• Tracking fundraising activities and deadlines
• Assisting with donor acknowledgement
• Updating the development database
• Assisting in some administrative duties
• Researching prospects, such as corporations, foundations, individuals and governments
• Scheduling meetings with UN missions and agencies and other NGOs
• Drafting correspondence (eg. Letters of inquiry)
• Grant application writing and adapting
• Compiling grant applications with program coordinators
• Tracking fundraising activities and deadlines
• Assisting with donor acknowledgement
• Updating the development database
• Assisting in some administrative duties
Some of the Opportunities:
• The Development Intern will have the opportunity to learn about key UN issues
• The WFUNA Secretariat is located at UN headquarters in New York. The Development Intern will have access to the United Nations building, conferences, and events and resources such as the UN Library.
• The Development Intern will have the opportunity to learn about key UN issues
• The WFUNA Secretariat is located at UN headquarters in New York. The Development Intern will have access to the United Nations building, conferences, and events and resources such as the UN Library.
Additional Requirements
• Applicant must be self motivated, energetic, be vigilant about staying on tasks and meeting deadlines
• Strong writing, excellent communications, and solid organizational skills are necessary.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess prior experience in the field of fundraising and/or philanthropy, coupled with an interest in international affairs.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.
• Applicant must be self motivated, energetic, be vigilant about staying on tasks and meeting deadlines
• Strong writing, excellent communications, and solid organizational skills are necessary.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess prior experience in the field of fundraising and/or philanthropy, coupled with an interest in international affairs.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.
How to apply:
Application instructions available at www.wfuna.org/internship-vacancies-and-application-instructions. Click on Development Intern and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page! Priority will be given to those who are legally able to work in the United States.
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