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KIP Fall 2024 - External Relations Intern - Illinois Policy Institute

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Stand Together

Jul 18, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
  • The Illinois Policy Institute seeks a development intern to join our development team, playing a key role in supporting the institute's growth, fundraising, and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, adept at prioritization and execution, and comfortable using data-driven applications. Frequent interaction with donors and potential donors through phone, email and in-person meetings requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • During your internship with the external relations team, you’ll work in our Chicago office and become familiar with all aspects of fundraising.

Responsibilities

  • Handle inquiry calls, emails and mail for the development team, responding or routing them efficiently.
  • Engage with individuals to schedule meetings.
  • Coordinate and prepare for key meetings with development officers, including document preparation, meeting reminders, and logistical arrangements for both physical and virtual meetings.
  • Support direct mail campaign management including assisting with large-scale mailings.
  • Assist in the collection, organization and accurate entry of donor information.
  • Use screening platforms to assess donor and foundation capacity.
  • Utilize CRM platforms to analyze donor behavior and history for meeting preparation.
  • Support development events and fundraising activities involving the president and executive team.
  • Compile donor data for specific projects and attend development and all-staff meetings.
  • Support donor events, both in-person and virtual.

FAQs

What is the Koch Internship Program (KIP) and how long does it last?

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits across the country tackling some of the nation’s pressing challenges.

What kind of stipend can interns expect to receive during the program?

Interns will receive either a $5,500 stipend for full-time participation (40 hours/week) or a $3,300 stipend for part-time participation (28 hours/week) from Stand Together Fellowships.

What kind of position is offered by the Illinois Policy Institute for the KIP Fall 2024?

The Illinois Policy Institute is offering a development intern position within their external relations team, where the intern will play a key role in supporting the institute's growth, fundraising, and outreach initiatives.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this internship?

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, adept at prioritization and execution, and comfortable using data-driven applications, along with possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills for frequent interaction with donors and potential donors.

Where will the internship take place?

The internship will take place in the Chicago office of the Illinois Policy Institute.

What are some responsibilities of the development intern?

Responsibilities include handling inquiries via calls, emails, and mail, scheduling meetings, preparing for key meetings, supporting direct mail campaign management, assisting with donor information collection and entry, using screening platforms for donor capacity assessments, and supporting development events and fundraising activities.

Will the intern have any opportunities for professional development?

Yes, throughout the internship, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday, where interns are mentored by seasoned professionals while working on a capstone project related to their interests.

Is there an application process, and do candidates need to interview?

Yes, successful candidates will interview with both the non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so applicants are encouraged to apply in advance.

Will the intern have the chance to assist with donor events?

Yes, the intern will support both in-person and virtual donor events as part of their responsibilities.

What tools or platforms will the intern utilize during their internship?

The intern will utilize CRM platforms to analyze donor behavior, screening platforms to assess donor and foundation capacity, and will be involved in the collection and organization of donor data.

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Stand Together

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Stand Together is a philanthropic community. We help America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems. Our partners include nonprofit leaders, educators, Fortune 50 CEOs, NFL legends, civil rights leaders, Grammy-winning musicians, and grassroots activists. We help them transform their results by providing access to capabilities including funding to build capacity, a unique national network to reach scale, and a playbook for applying principles that are proven to help organizations grow and thrive. Together, we are driving solutions on economic opportunity, education, healthcare, bridging partisan divides, and dozens of other pressing issues. Explore how partnering with Stand Together can transform your results.

Benefits

  • Healthy Body

    Healthcare needs are different for everyone. That’s why we offer multiple plan options with generous company contributions towards individual and dependent premiums, so you can choose the coverage level best suited to your needs. Medical Plans Comprehensive medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage, are available through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependents. Dental Plans Select from two available plan options through MetLife Dental that cover diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and major care, as well as orthodontics. Vision Care Plan Vision benefits through VSP provide extensive coverage for routine eye examinations, contacts, eyeglass lenses and frames. Fitness The Peloton fitness benefit provides unlimited access to a growing library of live streaming and on-demand classes at no out-of-pocket cost as well as discounts on Peloton equipment.

  • Healthy Mind

    As a community of passionate and dedicated professionals focused on making a difference, we recognize you need time to recharge and care for yourself and your loved ones. Our policies and resources help make that wellbeing a priority. Mental Health The Talkspace benefit provides you and your dependents age 13+ with convenient, personal, and professional mental health support at no out-of-pocket cost. Flexible Time Off The flexible time off policy positions you to take vacation and sick leave as needed. This policy is rooted in mutual trust between you and your supervisor to effectively advance our goals. Parental Leave Paid parental leave is available to all employees to provide bonding time for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a baby/child. Holidays We recognize twelve paid holidays each year.

  • Healthy Finances

    Financial security is easier to achieve when you have the resources to plan. We have curated programs to help you prepare for your future and address unexpected events. 401k Pre- and post-tax contributions, and competitive dollar-for-dollar matching with immediate eligibility and vesting can help you meet your retirement goals. Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, and health savings accounts with employer match provide pre-tax savings opportunities to cover eligible expenses, all while reducing your taxable income. Life & Disability Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement, and protecting your income with short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage help round out our comprehensive healthy finance benefit offerings. Commuter Assistance Plans We offer options to offset the cost of commuting into our Arlington, VA offices. Our HQ-based staff can select either onsite parking at no additional cost or a monthly allowance for WMATA/Metro.