Development Intern

Overview:

About Upbring

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

What You'll Do

The Development Intern is responsible for supporting critical development objectives, with a particular focus on fundraising events, signature campaigns, including galas and golf tournaments, monthly stewardship activities, and ensuring the integrity of our donor database, among other duties to be assigned. Upbring as recognized leader within the industry.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Responsibilities:

We Are Warriors We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards

Request donations from local businesses of in-kinds items for use in raffles and silent auctions, also assist with picking-up these items from the businesses and delivering to recipients after the events

Assist in data entry and research related to community engagement team needs

Assist in other event and signature campaign logistics including assembling goodie bags, coordinating snacks and beverages for event attendees and volunteers, and other logistics as assigned

Attend Upbring events and assist with day of logistics as assigned

Assist in planning and coordination of logistics related to the monthly stewardship project for Upbring

Perform activities to ensure integrity of donor database as assigned

Other duties as assigned

We Are Servants We Help Others

Teamwork

Support the Director of Donor Relations and other community engagement team members as needed

Participate in development team meetings and provided suggestions and feedback to enhance core community engagement projects

Work with other departments at headquarters on projects as requested and assigned

We Are Family We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, vendors, donors, and other clients to ensure project needs and expectations are being met within project scope and meets the established deadline

Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the organization and is consistent with organization policies and practices

Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with staff, and the community

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with others

Strong time management & organizational skills

Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time

Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.

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