JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Development Intern (REMOTE)

POST DATE: 5/1/2021

CLOSE DATE: Open until filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) is seeking an entrepreneurial Development Intern to assist with building and expanding a robust fundraising program. This individual will support efforts to secure philanthropic grants, engage corporate sponsors and build a portfolio of individual donors regionally and nationally. The intern will collaborate with the Director of Development and the PSMF Governance Board, Fundraising Committee and staff across the organization to assist with the development and fundraising activities, including film screenings, email fundraisers, mobile app fundraisers, grant writing, and executing larger events where fundraising is involved.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a goal-oriented young professional with a desire to focus on philanthropy and advance his or her career alongside PSMF’s growth.

PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS  

The position reports to the Director of Development. Within the organization, the position works alongside the Director of Development with other key staff across administration, clinical, marketing, and partnerships divisions. Outside the Foundation, the position coordinates with consultants, the Board of Directors, Fundraising Committee, key stakeholders and partners.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the mission statement and execute the vision for the Foundation as determined by the Board of Directors
• Help migrate and manage donor data into Salesforce software
• Assist in drafting and sending out funding requests to potential funders

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate has a creative, entrepreneurial and innovative approach to work.
• The ability to represent PSMF with the utmost professionalism, and strong and engaging communication skills (both written and spoken) are essential.
• Experience working in the non-profit space is beneficial.
• A background in healthcare is a bonus, but not critical.
• Must be Apple literate

• Excellent writing, listening and communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in the use of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides

In addition to possessing these qualifications, the ideal candidate should be organized and collegial. She/he must be a self-starter with a bias toward execution and possess the ability to be flexible and open to new ideas, as well as the ability to function at peak in a fast-paced environment.