About the role#
The Major Gifts and Donor Relations intern works with the WHYY Major Gifts and Individual Giving team. You will support the preparation and execution of events, programs, and development tasks. This internship provides experience in the non-profit and public media industry.
What you'll do#
- Help the development team create, plan, and run major donor events.
- Manage logistics for donor events, including tech and talent needs.
- Handle donor acknowledgments and respond to queries.
- Support research, development, and special projects within the department.
What you'll need#
- Current studies in Business Administration.
- Ability to collaborate on team projects.
- Capacity to take direction and incorporate critique.
- Skill in managing your workload and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple projects from start to finish.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with rolling start dates.
About WHYY
WHYY is a nonprofit broadcast media organization based in Philadelphia. It operates as the local PBS and NPR member station for the region. The company produces local programming and news content through radio, television, and digital platforms. It employs 460 people and reaches over one million people weekly.
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