About the role#
The Development Intern supports philanthropic fundraising efforts for Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in Nashville. We offer rolling admissions and work with your academic program to help you earn course credit.
What you'll do#
- Support the Holiday Heroes campaign by managing wish lists, tracking gifts, and handling sponsor correspondence.
- Coordinate logistics for the Impact Hour event, including vendor management and silent auction execution.
- Assist with sponsorship communications and logistics for the Youth Villages Golf Classic.
- Perform administrative tasks such as mail merges and data entry.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, or Psychology. A Master’s degree in these fields or nonprofit management is preferred.
- Ability to lift and move gifts weighing up to 25lbs.
- Proficiency with Mail Merge and basic Excel functions.
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Youth Villages
Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. It provides mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and young adults. The organization operates from its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. With a staff between 1,001 and 5,000 employees, it focuses on areas including foster care, adoption, and crisis counseling.
How to get in at Youth Villages
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