Austin Parks Foundation · 6 hours ago
Development Intern
Austin, TX
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hrAustin Parks Foundation (APF) is dedicated to enhancing public parks and green spaces through community engagement. The Development Intern will assist in managing daily fundraising operations, utilizing data systems to support donor relations and contribute to event planning.
CommunitiesEnvironmental EngineeringNon ProfitParks
Responsibilities
Update donor records using Little Green Light, APF’s donor database/CRM
Maintain and monitor development inbox, with Development Team support
Fulfill weekly and seasonal stewardship initiatives, including but not limited to Groundbreakers welcome packages, monthly Perennial Partners packages, holiday cards, and donor thank you notes and phone calls
Prepare prompt, personal acknowledgement letters and donor correspondence
Track expired credit card payments in the database, and follow up with donors to update their card numbers
Provide excellent customer service to donors, providing tax receipts and giving histories as requested
Support the Development team in planning and execution of APF's annual fundraiser, Party for the Parks; assist in managing registration, sponsor ticketing, and making in-kind donation asks
Support the Development team in identifying and researching individual and corporate donor prospects
Provide support for Corporate Volunteering projects as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college/university and pursuing an associate degree or higher
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Trustworthy and dependable
Self-motivated and an internal drive to produce high-quality work
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while thriving in a fast-paced environment
Strong decision-making and customer service skills
Preferred
At least one year of work experience in a professional, volunteer, or customer service setting
CRM or relational database experience
Company
Austin Parks Foundation
Austin Parks Foundation helps to create parks, trails, green spaces, and community gardens.
Founded in 1992
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Colin Wallis
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-04-12
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