Organization
AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing the strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.
Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.
Internship Overview
The internship goal of a Fundraising Intern Summer 2021 is to execute and create fundraising events for AASucccess / YouthCon. They will work closely to understand the trends of certain fundraising events and how they can tie that in with their own fundraising. This intern will make sure we will stay on track with monetary donations each month, as well as, will be responsible for the outreach to donors bi-weekly.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess, and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand every day.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and assist the Finance and Fundraising Team in managing the 2021 YouthCon finances, and 2021 fundraising efforts with a focus on effective cross-team information sharing, timeliness, and project management.
- Monitor and manage the Fundraising team’s progress, ensuring team goals and milestones are met
- Provides administrative support to the Fundraising team lead
- Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our fundraising events and efforts.
- Work alongside key Board Members and fundraising team leads to generate high-impact fundraising events for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
- Collaborates with the Marketing intern to produce and deliver marketing materials and correspondence targeting donors and sponsors of AASuccess
- Create bi-weekly reports for the Fundraising and Operations team, providing critical updates on donor outreach and donation milestones
- The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings (see above) and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
- Conduct record management of files as directed.
- All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.
Deliverables
- A summary of key revenues and expenses of AASuccess in the current year, specifically highlighting how such expenditures are pertinent to the success and sustainability of the organization
- A monthly snapshot of donations collected in the current year
- A comprehensive summary of how donors impact the operations, students, and sustainability of AASuccess
- Such a report should also be easily understood by internal members of the organization in order to answer key questions regarding the finances of AASuccess
A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:
- Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
- Summary of the final deliverable as outlined in the preceding bullet
- Recommendations for future fundraising efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
- Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience
Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.
Education and Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program
- Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities
- Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them
- Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and to adapt the same story for different social voices
- Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
- Possess a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives – two to three (2-3) hours per Saturday dedicated solely to learning and/or building relationships via work assignments. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.
Internship Details
- Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
- Duration of extended employment: August 12, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
- Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
- Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
- Work hours: The intern is expected to work at least five (5) hours a week, with a maximum limit of ten (10) hours per week.
- Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
- Benefits: Not available to interns.
