Intern - Donor Relations

Position Description:



Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW ... changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn how to support the donor experience with MCW and Froedtert Hospital. The intern will work with a team of professionals who are dedicated to making the experience of our philanthropic investors special and unique through delivery of donor relations pillars: acknowledgment, stewardship, recognition and donor engagement. The intern will be mentored by professionals on the Engagement Team.

Responsibilities:

• Help staff prepare for stewardship events by contacting vendors (photographer, catering, etc.), securing reservations/parking, and organizing event materials.
• Support the implementation of stewardship events by setting up and cleaning up for each event.
• Order and pick up event marketing materials and help coordinate video shoot logistics.
• Help the team develop event timelines, run-of shows and production schedules for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
• Manage donor relations to do lists in online project tracking software.
• Request event invitation queries, maintain invitation and thank you lists, and track RSVPs in CRM system.
• Create guest communications (invites, confirmations), and assessment for review.
• Develop and communicate event details and staffing plans for Office of Institutional Advancement staff.
• Help solicit and gather best practices for donor engagement through Association for Donor Relations Professionals network.
• Attend relevant meetings and help the team prepare through agenda creation and note taking.
• Support donor report distribution and tracking.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.
Demonstrated analytics and problem-solving ability
High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn
Ability to balance multiple priorities and work independently and remotely as needed

Preferred Schedule:



Hybrid - M-F

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum education: College student pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing, education, social sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Minimum experience: None

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred experience: One or more years in retail/customer service, student organization involvement, event planning, community volunteer.

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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