About the role#
This internship supports the Development Team with the planning and execution of special events, individual giving, and corporate alliances. This position is a paid, full-time opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Plan and execute special events.
- Solicit items for silent auctions.
- Manage mass email communications.
- Communicate with vendors, donors, and wish families via phone calls.
- Perform data entry and maintain information in the donor database.
- Obtain quotes for event needs.
- Conduct research to support development projects.
- Attend select after-hour and weekend events.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Marketing.
- Ability to assist the Development Team with daily operations.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Alabama and operates on a hybrid schedule.
- The term for this internship is Summer 2027.
About Make-A-Wish Alabama
Make-A-Wish Alabama operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 2012, the chapter serves families across all 67 counties in the state. The organization maintains its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It functions as one of 62 federated chapters within the national Make-A-Wish America network. The staff consists of 26 employees.
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