The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future’s (IAF) internship program is an integral component to the organization. Interns are actively involved in all areas of the organization, and play a vital role in the day-to-day operations. The Fundraising and Events Intern will have an opportunity to assist with CAF/IAF's Development/Events efforts. This position offers an enriching and rewarding opportunity to work closely with CAF/IAF’s staff to help us push for shared prosperity and equal opportunity for all. He or she will gain hands-on experience covering various aspects of development and events in a rapidly growing nonprofit organization, including grant writing and reporting, event planning (through our annual meeting and other events), fundraising through new media (i.e. social networks) and e-mail campaigns, foundation & corporation research, and fundraising with individuals.
CAF/IAF seeks interns who are well-organized team players with a commitment to and interest in progressive politics and/or nonprofits. The intern must be able to quickly learn and understand CAF/IAF’s mission, programs, and capacities. Interning with CAF/IAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in development research, marketing, issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other avenues. In this economic climate, fundraising is more important than ever, and development skills are in high demand on the job market.
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