Development Internships
Development interns will work closely with the Development
Assistant and the Managing and Development Director in the ongoing work of a
small development office. While assisting with a wide range of fundraising projects
and working with a broad group of people, interns will gain substantial
hands-on experience and specific training in all aspects of nonprofit
development, while also gaining a good understanding of nonprofit literary
publishing.
Interns’ responsibilities will include:
• A commitment to work twenty hours per week for four months.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the organization’s donor database by
generating reports, updating constituent records, troubleshooting, etc.
• Assisting with the design, copy writing, and production of
donor and member materials and ongoing correspondence.
• Conducting prospect research and analysis to support solicitation strategies.
• Providing logistic and clerical support for regular board, national council
member meetings. Duties include, but not limited to: assembling materials and
follow-up information; coordinating event logistics; assisting with data entry,
mailings, and other correspondence.
• Providing logistic and clerical support for a calendar of small donor events
hosted in the Twin Cities and across the country prior, during (when local) and
after events. Duties include, but not limited to: designing event invitations;
preparing mailings; working with outside vendors; helping to coordinate hospitality
and presentation of events.
• Providing substantial research and recommendations
regarding key projects.
• Development administrative work (copying, filing, and
other support tasks).
• Assisting the development staff as needed.
Qualified candidates will be/have:
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with excellent written, verbal and
organizational skills.
• The ability to coordinate and complete special projects and routine tasks
efficiently.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in database management (knowledge
of DonorPro preferred), Microsoft office, and mail merges.
• The ability to work independently and with others –
especially volunteers, donors, and vendors.
• Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• A passion for publishing and a knowledge of contemporary literature and
Graywolf titles (preferred).
Graywolf Press offers ongoing unpaid internships designed to
expose qualified applicants to editorial, marketing, and development work, and
other aspects of the publishing industry. Graywolf is an independent, nonprofit
literary press dedicated to the creation and promotion of thoughtful and
imaginative contemporary literature essential to a vital and diverse culture.
We offer five internships per session: two marketing
internships, one development internship, and two editorial internships. The
internships are intended for those who are serious about pursuing these
particular fields, and the acceptance process will be highly selective. Please
apply for only one internship at a time, and indicate in your cover letter
whether or not you might be available for a different department. Benefits of
an internship at Graywolf include a great hands-on learning experience at a
well-established nonprofit arts organization, a flexible schedule, and free
books. College credit is also available.
Interested applicants must be in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate
degree. Higher level applicants are welcome. The development internship
requires a commitment of twenty hours per week for a period of four months.
Internships must be scheduled during Graywolf’s operating hours (9 AM through 5
PM, Monday through Friday). We structure our internships around the academic
calendar, with three sessions per year: Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter as attachments to:
wolves@graywolfpress.org
Please use the subject line “Internship Application” and address your
applications to Steve Woodward.
Please submit resumes and cover letters according to the following schedule:
Winter/Spring internships: resumes accepted between September 1st and November
15th of the previous year.
Summer internships: resumes accepted between February 15th and April 1st.
(Please note: Since summer internships are particularly competitive, consider
applying for a winter/spring or fall internship if you can.)
Fall internships: resumes accepted between June 1st and July 15th.
