Institutional Fundraising and Partnerships Intern

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but should reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of an OUS offices which are located in Boston and Washington DC: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC.   

Job Description

The Institutional Funding and Partnerships department (IFP) raises funding from foundations, corporations, non-US governments and other Oxfam Affiliates. We research potential donors; cultivate them; submit proposals to them; and, when they give us a grant, we steward them.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support institutional fundraising efforts, primarily through research and analysis of philanthropic trends, corporate business sectors, and institutional donor prospects.
• Using fundraising databases and other sources to research and analyze philanthropic trends among foundation, corporate and government donors to help us formulate our institutional fundraising strategy.
• Identify key people within funding institutions for outreach.

KEY DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS:

• Reports that map donors to key program areas.
• Updated donor profiles/templates
• Preliminary ethical screens

Qualifications

Candidate for or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (preferable) in English, History, Political Science, International Relations or related fields.

• Excellent research skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Very good oral and written communications skills.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Team Player; eager to take on challenges and work as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working in a non-profit
• Knowledge of the field of international development, humanitarian and human rights

Additional Information

Salary - $17.00 an hour

This internship is 35 hours and up to one year. 

Non-Exempt / Non-Union 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We are an E-Verify employer.

For more information, please click on the following links:
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish