MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION®

OF NORTH TEXAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Development Intern

Department: Development Department

Reports To: Director of Development- Southwest Region

Purpose:

• To support the Fundraising and Special Events programs, activities and projects, and provide support to all areas within the organization as needed.

Donor and Public Relations:

Help with details of donor and public relations included but not limited to:

• Assist in the execution of a donor recognition program;

• Assist in the coordination of our chapter’s involvement in national fundraising partnerships and initiatives.

• Help prepare Wish Stories for donors;

• Research, write and send wish stories to the media;

• Send event press releases to the media as directed by The Powell Group

• Attend Wish Ambassador training

Special Events:

Help with details of Kids For Wish Kids and Southwest Region Signature Event including but not limited to:

Kids for Wish Kids & External Events:

o Coordinate Kids for Wish Kids events and External Events

o Maintain organized files for each KFWK event

o Write thank you notes after events

o Help coordinate other volunteers to staff events

Signature Event: TBD

o Oversee incoming auction donation process

o Help research venues, caterers, florists, entertainment etc.

o Prepare proposals for in-kind contributions

o Prepare copy for event materials, i.e. invitations, website and sponsorship packets

o Help enter data for in-kind contributions

o Make follow up phone calls leading up to event

o Write thank you notes after events

o Gather supplies as needed

o Attend the event date TBD

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:

• Ability to learn quickly and work independently (when needed);

• Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uncomplicated written or oral instructions;

• Excellent writing skills;

• Excellent organization, communication, and problem solving skills;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

• Ability to multi-task while staying organized;

• Works well with staff, vendors and wish families;

• Regular and predictable attendance is a non-negotiable requirement of this internship program;

• Ability to follow through and handle projects responsibly and keep appropriate staff informed.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of current office experience or

• Currently enrolled in college preferable as a Junior or Senior

• Recent graduate

The above statements are intended to describe the general scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas

DEVELOPMENT INTERN APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND PROCESS

Fall Semester, 2010

Application Deadline: September 15, 2010

1. Submit the following to Jessica Kolkmeyer at jkolkmeyer@northtexaswish.org

 Cover letter

 Resume

 Writing sample

 3 references (2 of which are professional) including name, address and telephone number where they may be reached during business hours

2. Once your application has been received and processed, we will schedule a telephone screening. If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, we will schedule a face-to-face interview.

All applicants must successfully pass our pre-screening criminal background check prior to beginning their internship.

3. Should you have any questions during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Kolkmeyer

Thank you for your interest in the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

Jessica Kolkmeyer

Director of Development-Southwest Region

Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas

1047 Texas Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

817.336.9474

jkolkmeyer@northtexaswish.org