Principal & Major Gifts Intern at Médecins Sans… · New York

Summary: Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to those in need. The Principal and Major Gifts Intern supports the fundraising team by assisting with donor engagement and operational tasks, while learning about major gift fundraising within a humanitarian context. Responsibilities: - Pursue strategic opportunities in coherence with MSF-USA´s strategy, that create long-term value for the movement by identifying and developing new audience segments or donors for its mission - Build trust and loyalty with potential and existing donors. At the simplest level, update donors on activities. At a more complex level, build long-term relationships with key donors and key donor segments. Take overall responsibility for designing, developing, and delivering the donor engagement strategy. May be through channels or through personal relationships - Secure reliable, sustainable and efficient resources in alignment with MSF-USA commitments - Drive awareness and consideration through brand positioning based on the brand strategy and implement brand plans - Deploy and champion the latest technological systems and capabilities that push the boundaries of what Development can produce for its donors. Develop brand positioning based on the brand strategy and implement brand plans - Manage aspects of the data management system with supervision. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes - Deliver small-scale projects while working within an established program management plan - Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility - Respond to queries from internal or external donors or suppliers by providing information, referring more complex issues to others - Enter relevant information into the CRM system after each contact to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities Required Qualifications: - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint - Experience with CRM database management (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail - Ability to work independently and as a member of a team - Genuine commitment to MSF's principles and work - Interest or experience in fundraising Required Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, CRM Database Management, Fundraising