Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern 

About Us:    

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!   

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through mental health services, education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services.  

We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.  

If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.   

Job Description:  

The Development Intern at Thaddeus will assist organizational leaders to expand and grow the work of the organization. The Development Intern will handle and organize all nonprofit development and management initiatives, grant writing, events planning, and research donor prospects. The intern will be highly motivated, organized and develop multi-tasking abilities within Thaddeus. 

This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution. 

Responsibilities:   

Work actively in monitoring the Strategy Planning process 

Assist in the development and maintenance of plans of operations for the different programs and areas 

Search for governmental and non-governmental Request for Statement of Qualifications - RFSQ and other ways to fund the Thaddeus Resources activities. 

Writing funding proposals based on the current plans of operations 

Develop and monitor plans of operations 

Gather efforts in task-forces to meet a deadline whenever doing so is needed 

Able to handle multiple projects, priorities, make recommendations for appropriate action and deadlines daily 

Act as a servant-leader facilitating the development process of the Thaddeus programs based on Agile frameworks 

Collect data about the programs and transform it in information and reports 

Draft donor communications 

Maintain donor and grant databases 

Prepare presentations and reports 

Assist in the research and identification of potential grant funders 

Assist in the planning and organizing of major fundraising events and activities 

Answer and make phone calls, respond to questions and concerns of clients and programs participants and send written communication 

Be empathetic, calm, caring, and supportive 

Requirements:   

Strong research and analytical skills 

Detailed oriented 

Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision 

Strong technical and organizational skills 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills 

A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship. 

Ability to pass the mandated reporter exam 

Intern must have the appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams 

Learning Objectives:   

Learn project management processes, such as develop a schedule, define scope, engage stakeholders and risk management 

Learn to tailor Agile frameworks in order to address institutional needs 

Learn tools and techniques to facilitate online meetings 

Learn methods and techniques to procure potential donors 

Learn to prepare and present research findings to organizational leaders 

Learn to plan and organize fundraising events to acquire funds for projects 

Learn to write and prepare documentation in relation to acquiring potential donors 

Learn to write and prepare Statement of Work – SOW 

Time Commitment:  

Must be available to work 15 hours per week VIRTUALLY 

Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings: 

Weekly All Staff Meeting: Tuesdays 10 AM – 12 PM PST 

Weekly Development/Operations Meeting: Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM PST 

Must be able to commit to this 1-Year internship 

Advantages:  

Receive direct supervision from the Executive Director 

Participate in professional training offered to all employees 

Build resume and explore career options 

Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace 

Flexible scheduling to allow for final exams 

*** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***