Membership and Advancement Intern

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION 

The Membership and Advancement Intern supports membership and fundraising initiatives. In this collaborative, entry-level role, you will get a chance to learn important skills and gain professional experience about membership management, fundraising, and nonprofit practices. The ideal candidate has an interest in the understanding of communication protocols, can multi-task, has strong attention to detail skills, and is passionate about connecting museums and their audiences/supporters. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Maintain data hygiene and assist with data migration using CRM (Salesforce). 

Process donor gifts and memberships as needed. 

Assist with drafting communication for donors and members and developing collateral and/or media to engage with members. 

Assist with the creation of a Membership/Advancement department manual.  

Prepare, organize, and mail new member onboarding material. 

Send membership cards to new members and members as they renew. 

Assist with preparing and mailing membership renewal packets. 

Prepare prospect research for Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director. 

Identify strategic outreach efforts to membership and sponsorship prospects. 

Assist with set up for member and donor events including upcoming Inaugural Gala. 

Assist with Gala communications and attendee data collection. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

Familiar with DC history and the cultural landscape.  

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communication, museum studies, Jewish studies, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.  

Positive team player capable of working both independently and with a group. 

Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)