Development / Fundraising Intern at National MS Society in Flexible

Summary: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a national Non-Profit dedicated to supporting people affected by MS. The Development Intern will assist the Development team with tasks related to fundraising and donor engagement, providing hands-on experience in a nonprofit environment. Responsibilities: - Assist with event preparation and follow-up - Support donor outreach efforts (emails, mailings, tracking) - Help maintain and update donor or event data in systems - Provide general administrative support to the Development team - Participate in team meetings and learning opportunities Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree as a Junior or Senior in college, any year in graduate school, or a recent higher education graduate - Must have reliable access to a personal laptop and stable internet connection for the duration of the internship - Ability to work 8 weeks, 20 hours/week - Strong communication and problem-solving skills - Strong detail orientation, organizational skills, and time-management skills - Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and ask for help when needed - Desire to learn about nonprofit fundraising and producing large events - Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for e-mail, document, and spreadsheet creation/management – specific training will be provided Preferred Qualifications: - Open to all majors, with a preference for Business Administration, Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related fields Required Skills: Microsoft Office Suite Benefits: Networking and professional development sessions with other interns across the organization, Mentoring from Society staff dedicated to the internship program., The opportunity to uncover and leverage your strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & evaluation., We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that brings the power of diversity to life through our Employee Resource Groups “ERGs”, Inclusive Voices, Society Pride, Workability and Military Community Network . Our ERGs are dedicated to supporting the continued development of your professional and leadership skills., Opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis and work with the leading national organization supporting people impacted by MS.