Development & Donor Relations Intern

Development & Donor Relations Intern:

Please ensure that you read the description and application instructions below in full. We regret that we are not able to respond to or accept applications that are sent to us on Handshake instead of via email to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org as directed. Thank you for your understanding.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts’ vision is to enrich the lives of everyone in the community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences. The Kauffman Center’s development team seeks an enthusiastic individual who is interested in learning about and participating in the fundraising and donor relations process of a non-profit organization. 

Timeframe: 

Internships are 10-12 hours per week with the potential for select evening or weekend events. Dates may be flexible to accommodate school schedules; please indicate availability in a cover letter. 

• Fall internships are from early September thru early December. 

• Spring internships are from early-February thru early-May.

• Summer internships are from mid/late May thru mid/late August. 
 

The right candidate: 

• Is flexible, dependable, detail-oriented and self-starting. 

• Has strong written and verbal communication skills including proofreading ability. 

• Is enrolled in or has recently completed a college degree. 

• Has a passion for working with a nonprofit organization, even as a volunteer.

 • Can maintain a high level of discretion. 

• Must be able to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environment. 

• Has great computer skills, including a strong background with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

• Has experience with data entry, PowerPoint and email.

• Previous experience preferred with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Ex. Tessitura, FIMS, Razor’s Edge, SalesForce).

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with donor research, including finding contact information for prospects identified by staff and updating donor CRM records with bios, birthdate, photos and related background information. 

• Develop ideas for growing new Monthly Giving options and other fundraising initiatives. 

• Create new member handouts and prepare donor communications. 

• Assist with planning and preparing for member meetings, receptions and events. 

• Prepare informational packets for donors, prospects and attendees at development meetings. 

• Create social media posts related to development efforts and events. 

• Attend various department and staff meetings. 

• Execute data entry and other administrative duties as assigned.

The intern should be a local student who is available to work at the Kauffman Center. Flexibility for some evening and weekend events is expected. 

Compensation: Up to a $2100 stipend will be provided in two parts, one in the middle of the internship and one at the end. Staff is also happy to help arrange for course credit.

Interns will have the unique opportunity to participate in the daily workings of a large, well-known performing arts center and nonprofit organization alongside a tight-knit team. Our goal is for each intern to walk away with a portfolio of event planning, arts administration, volunteer coordination and retention, training and data management experience. We want each intern to leave this experience with a renewed appreciation for the performing arts and art of venue management. 

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts seeks a diverse talent pool affording equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review their application before submitting.

Applicants must send their applications via email to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org by end of day Sunday, July 19. Late materials and materials submitted in Handshake will not be accepted. 

Applicants will be contacted, references will be checked and interviews will be conducted following the application deadline.

Applicants wishing to apply for multiple positions must submit a separate a cover letter and résumé for each position. 

If an applicant requires a non-PDF version of a position description, they may email accessibility@kauffmancenter.org.