About the role#
The Philanthropy and Operations Intern supports the Associate Executive Director, the Director of Philanthropy, and the Operations Manager. This role assists with the annual fund, grant writing, donor research, database management, and corporate sponsorship. You will gain experience in nonprofit operations and fundraising while supporting the mission of making arts education accessible to students of all backgrounds.
What you'll do#
- Manage donor communications, including stewardship, acknowledgement letters, gift entry, and database work.
- Assist with appeals, grants, corporate solicitations, and organization events.
- Handle monthly financial reconciliation and prepare weekly bank deposits.
- Provide general administrative support, such as monitoring office supply inventory and assisting with board meetings.
- Interact with board members, donors, faculty, staff, and students.
- Support daily operational needs and special projects.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a degree program, preferably in arts administration, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or creative writing.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to handle content development, writing, and editing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Professional maturity, sound judgment, and integrity.
- A personal commitment to arts education.
- Familiarity with relational databases and basic fundraising concepts is preferred.
- Covid-19 vaccination is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Winter 2027 to Spring 2027 (January through May).
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with at least one day per week required in the office.
- Schedule: Part-time, 10-15 hours per week.
- Compensation: $12 per hour.
About Ascend Nonprofit Solutions
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions is a nonprofit agency based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2003, the organization provides services and facilities to other nonprofits to improve their operational efficiency. It operates the Ascend Nonprofit Center, which houses 10 different organizations in one location. The agency specializes in finance, IT, human resources, and management support.
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