Special Events and Fundraising Intern
GLAD is now accepting applications for Spring 2025 and Summer 2025.
The Development Team at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) is searching for a Special Events and Fundraising Intern to help us raise support and funds needed to secure ground-breaking legal victories, conduct policy advocacy, and educate the public on the most pressing civil rights issues impacting LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV/AIDS. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to have an impact on LGBTQ+ civil rights and may be considering a career in the non-profit sector, fundraising, or event planning.
Typical projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with sponsor and donor follow-up, event planning, and logistics for GLAD’s regional and signature events
- Assisting with data cleanup projects and updates in GLAD’s donor database (Salesforce)
- Conducting vendor, venue, donor, and prospect research
- Assisting with mailings and other fundraising support as needed
- Engaging in professional development opportunities such as attending conferences, networking, and watching webinars
- Leading fundraising event volunteer coordination
- Leading silent auction curation and logistics
- Attending weekly Development Department team meetings
Qualifications:
- Interest in non-profit development and/or event planning
- Passion for social justice, LGBTQ+ and HIV+ rights, and racial and economic justice
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to ask questions, as well as the ability to take direction
- Working well independently and as part of a small team
- Showing initiative and follow-through in a dynamic environment
- Familiarity with Salesforce or Microsoft Office Suite a plus
Spring 2025 Internship:
Stipends of up to $3,000 are available for interns who meet minimum hour requirements. Interns have an expected start date in January and end date in May. This is a hybrid position with some required in-office hours, attendance at GLAD’s Regional Events in the spring, and the option to work from home for a portion of time.
The spring intern will assist in planning a Major Donor Reception in Boston, a California Regional Fundraiser in Palm Springs, and a Rhode Island Regional Fundraiser in Providence.
Summer 2025 Internships:
Stipends of up to $3,000 are available for interns who meet minimum hour requirements. Interns have an expected start date at the end of May and end date in August. This is a hybrid position with some required in-office hours, attendance at GLAD’s 44th Annual Summer Party in Provincetown, MA, and the option to work from home for a portion of the time.
Two summer interns will work as a team and play a vital role in planning GLAD’s Annual Summer Party in Provincetown, MA.
GLAD requires all staff, volunteers, and interns working in GLAD’s office, at events, or engaging in any in-person work on GLAD’s behalf to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
GLAD is dedicated to building a diverse staff, and one that is committed to equity and opportunity for all. GLAD strongly encourages applications from transgender people, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and people with HIV/AIDS.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Renae Paulson (they/them), Development Assistant, at rpaulson@glad.org.