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FosterAdopt Connect · 9 hours ago

Development Department Intern

Independence, Missouri, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

FosterAdopt Connect is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing advocacy and innovative programming to support and empower foster children and their families. The Development Intern will work closely with the Director of Corporate Engagement & Special Events to support fundraising, sponsorship development, and community engagement efforts in a mission-driven environment.

Child CareHealth CareNon ProfitTraining

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Assist with development projects and fundraising initiatives

Research and identify potential corporate sponsors, donors, and community partners

Support sponsorship outreach efforts, including cold calling, email follow-ups, and relationship building

Assist in preparing sponsorship proposals, donor materials, and impact summaries

Support outreach to businesses, community partners, and volunteers

Assist with community engagement strategies to increase awareness and participation

Represent FAC professionally in communications and at events as needed

Assist with maintaining and updating donor, sponsor, and prospect records in the CRM database and the Special Event software (OneCause)

Track sponsorship outreach, contacts, and follow-up activities

Assist with data entry, reporting, and list management Special Events

Assist with planning and preparation for fundraising and community events

Support event logistics, timelines, and materials

Assist with event-day execution, including setup, registration, and donor stewardship activities

Qualification

Nonprofit managementFundraisingCRM managementEvent planningCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspacePassion for nonprofit workOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Currently pursuing or recently completed course work in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, public relations, business, or a related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable making phone calls and engaging with community partners

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects

Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (CRM experience a plus, but not required)

Passion for nonprofit work and a commitment to FosterAdopt Connect's mission