Development Intern
The Seminar Network is currently seeking a Development Intern. This position will focus on working with current and prospective member research.
About Us :
The Seminar Network builds mission-driven partnerships with individuals, companies, and foundations to drive change in education, communities, business, public policy, and politics that empowers people to improve their lives.
We are building a movement of principled business and philanthropic leaders who maximize the value of their contribution of time, talent, and resources to advance a free and open society.
We are looking for colleagues committed to advancing our mission with energy, commitment, and passion for what they do.
Our Values :
Working at The Seminar Network is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management® (MBM®).
Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.
Ten Guiding Principles that encourage principled thought and action form the MBM® culture : Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, and Fulfillment.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Research prospective and existing major gift, foundation, and corporate supporters.
- Investigate new potential member leads, identify connections, and develop new information on our existing supporters.
- Identify new research techniques, strategies, and sources.
- Write organized reports on prospective and current members.
- Compile and review legal or financial documents, contact information, and other related information.
- Assist with inter-team communications and knowledge sharing
- Manage database of contacts to ensure accurate and consistent information is being captured
Qualifications :
- High degree of attention to detail and organization
- Ability to take initiative, collaborate, and work independently
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with and commitment to free-market principles
- High degree of discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite
- Salesforce or CRM experience preferred
- Strong analytic problem-solving ability
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
- College-level experience or relevant years of work experience preferred