As a Resource Development Intern, the individual will assist resource development staff with various aspects of fundraising, event planning, handling in-kind donations, and volunteer recruitment and management. Tasks often listed on the Resource Development Intern Resume are – recording donations and responding to donors, maintaining records of volunteers and their service hours, answering volunteer inquiries, processing donations of goods and assisting with the management for providing clothing, and household goods to refugees, assisting with writing and design tasks such as newsletter articles, web posts, and creating programs for special events.
Just as applicable for any internship job, even this role requires the interns to denote evidence of the following skills – willingness to learn, knowledge of non-profit organization workings, the ability to foster relationships with people coming from varying backgrounds, and research skills. Employers choose enrolled students receiving training in resource development and office management.
Objective : Desire a challenging Resource Development Intern position, which will allow me to utilize and develop the skills and abilities, which I have acquired from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I am filled with the courage and enthusiasm to be part of this great work environment. Having former experience with conducting research on my college campus and also serving as a Resource Development and Diversity Education Intern, the skills that I have acquired thus far have instilled in me the confidence that I will be a beneficial contributor to any work environment.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Salesforce, Purple Seven, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Research, Acrobat.
Description :
United Way focuses on creating measurable results for health and human service issues in Dane County, pertaining to family homelessness, ensuring academic achievement in youth, and helping seniors remain independent in homes of their choosing.
Assisted with non-profit fundraising campaigns to benefit the Madison, Wisconsin Community.
Acquired array of various business skills and professional experience through contacts in the community.
Managed and organized United Way data within Andar 360 database system.
Gained experience within statistic analysis and computer based data entry/response.
Assisted in various projects to help raise $20 million for community campaign goal.
Assisted with planning, logistics, and execution of fundraising and community engagement events including: preparation of correspondence with guests, donor and sponsor outreach, and design, produce and/or assemble event materials.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors In Letters
Resource Development Intern Resume
Summary : Resource Development Intern is Providing foster care orientation and foundation training to all potential foster parents. Provides on-going support for licensed foster parents through visits, telephone contacts and home contacts. Ensuring unique supports and training associated with relative placements is provided. Acting as district liaison to local foster parent association.
Skills : Raiser's Edge, Excel, Microsoft, Powerpoint, Word, Supervision.
Description :
Collaborated primarily with Major Gifts Officer to establish most effective means of retaining major donors and how to establish connections to obtain more donors.
Researched successful galas in Twin Cities and compare to Common Bond's.
Analyzed this information to come up with feasible changes to our gala.
Shared these changes with the Resource Development Team in a formal presentation.
Designed postcard to be sent to over 2000 potential donors for Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Contacted breweries and restaurants to achieve sponsorship for annual Taste of Fall fundraiser event.
Updated The Raiser's Edge database with volunteer information and remove outdated information from over 400 entries.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA In Neuroscience
Resource Development Intern Resume
Objective : Strong ability to utilize superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including excellent documentation and attention to detail to ensure thorough understanding between all internal and external stakeholders. High capability for problem solving through use of root cause and counter measure analysis.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Typing, Communication, Time Management, Customer Service.
Description :
Worked with communications manager to raise likes on Facebook page by 400+ within three weeks.
Researched vendors & venues and obtaining price quotes.
Organized all contact information for donors, sponsors, ticket purchasers, auction item donors, and guests.
Assisted with volunteer recruitment and management.
Attended and helped set up/take down events.
Assisted with post event tasks such as acknowledgements, evaluation, vendor follow-up, etc.
Maintained donation pages and social media messaging related to events.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.A. In Global Affairs
Resource Development Intern Resume
Headline : Resource Development Intern is Assessing district office need for foster care placement and respite resources. Recruiting foster parents in response to local needs. Working with the social worker to ensure relatives and natural supports are identified, assessed and appropriately supported as placement resources for children and youth. Partnering with the social worker to ensure the larger family network is engaged in the ongoing support of the placement. Screening all foster care applicants and refers them to Residential Licensing and Special Investigation (RLSI) if appropriate.
Skills : Team Work , Social Services.
Description :
Maintained wish list of items needed for support of FCR clients, families and children, and ensure that list is published on the website and via social media.
Helped design and produce collateral material for drives and outreach.
Identified and contacted schools, businesses, etc. to be donors and/or public collection sites and respond to schools, businesses, etc. who want to conduct drives for FCR.
Assisted with community outreach for donations and coordination of supply drives, i.e. Janice’s Closet, Food Pantry, Visitation programs per staff requests.
Assisted with Adopt-A-Family holiday initiative.
Produced and mailed all gift acknowledgements, ensuring that the acknowledgement responds to the specificity of each gift and each donor.
Ensured media and photo archives are current and photos are posted on website and social media as appropriate, maintaining client confidentiality at all times.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.A. In Global Affairs
Resource Development Intern Resume
Headline : Resource Development Intern is Assisting in establishing and implementing work-flow priorities to increase efficiency in meeting departmental objectives and work quality. Serving as a member of the Database User Group for recommending system improvements. Assisting in Front Desk coverage as back-up to the Receptionist.
Skills : Communicational Skills, Community Organization.
Description :
Assisted with creation/design/production of marketing and PR materials, including email newsletters, annual report, Impact data sheets, PSA’s, flyers, etc.
Posted on agency social media sites.
Helped maintain website and keep news and information current.
Assisted with the conversion of the website to a user-friendly platform.
Conducted foundation and corporate grant research.
Maintained confidentiality;
Multi-tasked, worked independently and within a team, and take initiative.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.A. In Global Affairs
Resource Development Intern Resume
Objective : Resource Development Intern is Providing administrative support for volunteer committee meetings including Resource Development, Campaign Cabinet, Coordinator Council, and Transformational Gifts, assuming responsibility for attendance, room reservations, refreshments, assist in creating and distributing agenda and supplemental documentation. Providing support for special events/trainings both prior to the event and on-site. Detail support for reservations, attendance, invitations, flyers, etc.
Skills : Writing/Editing , General Skills.
Description :
Experienced with desktop publishing/design software and database management a plus.
Conducted research on prospective philanthropic partners.
Updated the tracking system of prospective philanthropic partners as they are identified.
Entered grant application data into the grant database, eTapestry.
Prepared monthly Resource Development Reports for distribution to Executive Leadership.
Proofreader and checked written materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
Developed language for standard responses to general grant questions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Resource Development Intern Resume
Objective : Resource Development Intern is Providing support for workplace campaigns including collecting committee member information, pulling Campaign Excellence Award data, tagging CEO solicitors, assisting with coordinator workshops, and preparing campaign associates and Loaned Labor Leaders materials. Providing support as needed for special events both prior to the event and on-site for the event with invitations, reservations, attendance, and other duties as assigned.
Skills : MS Office, Reservation Assistant.
Description :
Supported the Resource Development staff in developing, preparing, and submitting grant applications in concert with staff across the organization.
Explained complex topics to a general audience.
Effectively communicated with and relate to people of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, government agencies, public officials, and all levels of management and staff.
Worked knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Researched survey methodology to create and administer surveys to learn more about donor segments and their motivations.
Created a donor stewardship toolkit that helps improve process to collect stories that will be included in donor thank you materials.
Created and implemented a process for an annual donor thank you event to increase recognition and engagement of UWNU donors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Resource Development Intern Resume
Objective : Resource Development Intern is Preparing materials for mailings to include list management, merging letters and other materials, collating, stuffing, and mailing. This includes the annual campaign packets and thank you letters for donors. Providing administrative support for volunteer committee meetings, assuming responsibility for attendance, room reservations, refreshments, distributing agenda and supporting documentation.
Researched and created a database of unique and engaging signage options within our budget to increase donor engagement during annual drives.
Researched survey methodology to create and administer surveys to learn more about donor segments and their motivations.
Created a donor stewardship toolkit that helps improve process to collect stories that will be included in donor thank you materials.
Created and implemented a process for an annual donor thank you event to increase recognition and engagement of UWNU donors.
Researched and created a database of unique and engaging signage options within our budget to increase donor engagement during annual drives.
Built communications micro kits and marketing plans for individual Year of Action events to engage and reach new corporate partners.
Created community calendar for corporate partners to engage their employees through targeted, interest-driven groups as requested.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Resource Development Intern Resume
Objective : Resource Development Intern is Maintaining accurate records pertinent to the department. This includes prospect lists, designation and gift data, event attendance and volunteer committees. Compiling data and summary reports for department needs, i.e. company profile sheets, goal sheets and database reports. Developing and maintaining organized files of correspondence, reports, account files and other activities pertaining to volunteers and resource development projects.
Skills : Development Skills, Reporting.
Description :
Identified, applied for, and tracked grant opportunities that align with cdcb programs and initiatives.
Wrote effective grant narratives that demonstrate community need and utilize appropriate evidence.
Managed the grant life-span from initial application to implementation, maintaining all documents, communicating all requirements, and meeting all deadlines.
Assisted the Reporting Coordinator to ensure cdcb meets all gr ant reporting requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintained organized grant files, accessible to cdcb staff, that contain all grant related materials.
Assisted cdcb staff in coordinating grant funded programs.
Assisted cdcb staff to ensure grant compliance.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Resource Development Intern Resume
Objective : As a Resource Development Intern is Expanding employee giving campaign toolkit and other corporate assets.
Researching new corporate partners and coordinate findings with Corporate Engagement Director. Creating systems to expand capacity in tracking relationships with corporate partners.
Skills : Campaign Assistant, Managing.
Description :
Researched, designed and implemented innovative and effective funding strategies/programs/pathways.
Developed relationships with potential funders including philanthropic foundations, government entities, private businesses, and local leaders.
Maintained knowledge of local dynamics and context that affect clients, including developments related to housing affordability, economic opportunity, financial well- being, and wealth building.
Designed and built best practices systems and processes.
Carried out additional duties as assigned.
Assisted the Director of Policy, Impact, and Innovation in data collection and synthesis, especially when related to grant and program impact.
Created Campaign in a Box for small businesses to run employee giving.
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