Fall Fund Development Internship
This internship offers the student a chance to make an important contribution to a Madison area nonprofit in need of building their community presence and finding new sources of funding for programs. The position will work with the administrative team to help identify donors, grants, and foundations that align with our agency’s mission. Additional administrative and office tasks may occur as needed.
Specifically, this position will be working with the Development Director to research and write grant proposals to both local and national foundations. This position will also support the agency’s major annual fundraising event, Stand Up and Sing for Kids, which is held in May 2020. The student will gain hands-on grant research and writing experience as well as the fundamentals of fundraising for a nonprofit.
NOTE: This position is unpaid.
Duties and Activities
- Assist with preparations for major fundraising event. This may include:
Identifying potential corporate partners that may be willing to support Canopy Center's work in the community through sponsorship of annual fundraiser
Develop materials/presentations for recruiting potential corporate partners
- Update and maintain agency Facebook page and other online outreach media
- Assist with agency marketing
- Identify new potential funding sources where applicable. This may include:
Researching grants and foundations that align with our mission
Working with administrative team to determine sources to pursue application
Making initial contact with sources
Assist with writing grant proposals
Time Commitment
- Flexible to meet the needs of the internship (M-F, 9am-5pm)
- Other requirements as defined by academic program
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level academic program with a focus on nonprofit management, business, marketing, liberal arts, or interdisciplinary studies
- Complete an Internship Application, clear a background check, and attend an interview
- Ability to get to and from office via personal or public transportation (on bus line)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Knowledge of effective social media marketing strategies
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
Position Benefits
- Fundraising and community relations experience
- Public relations/media relations opportunities
- Nonprofit administration experience
- Work with a large blended team of therapists, social workers, administrative staff, and event volunteers
What is it like to work at Canopy Center?
“I first discovered Canopy Center in a School of Human Ecology Career & Leadership Digest email and was intrigued by their unique mission to not only treat but prevent child abuse, so decided to pursue the opportunity to become a Fundraising and Development Intern. Interning at Canopy Center has simultaneously helped me build strong connections with outstanding professionals in the nonprofit sector and develop critical fundraising skills. These concrete skills in grant-writing, event planning, and donor communications helped me secure other relevant positions and I now feel capable to take them on.”
-Former Canopy Center Fund Development Intern
UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology
Community & Nonprofit Leadership Major
“My internship with Canopy Center was very rewarding, personally and professionally, and through it I have gained a lot of practical knowledge and skills. I was able to put into practice much of what I was learning in my courses, all while making a visible contribution to this wonderful organization. On top of that, the staff were so welcoming and enjoyable to work with!”
-Former Canopy Center Fund Development Intern
UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology
Community & Nonprofit Leadership Major