Development Intern

SHOFCO Development Intern Job Description About SHOFCO

SHOFCO is a leading, internationally recognized, community-based organization mobilizing the largest network of social groups in Kenya to provide holistic, needs-driven services and redefine the potential of citizen-led change. Our mission is to unleash the inherent power, dignity, and hope of communities in informal settlements — creating opportunities for them to thrive. We partner across the public, private, and social sectors to deliver best-in-class services ranging from health and education to economic and social empowerment programs. Position Description

SHOFCO is seeking a Development Intern to work with our Advancement Team. Interns will provide a wide range of database, research, and general administrative support to the team. Interns will acquire practical experience at a small, award-winning nonprofit by working closely with global staff members on projects and assisting in daily operational duties. This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY, reporting to the Development Associate. Job Responsibilities and Opportunities include:

Support with new and existing donor research and outreach.

Participate in grant prospecting and reporting.

Support in planning and logistics for high profile fundraising events.

Research digital asset management (DAM) and turnkey website solutions and support in the implementation process.

Gain familiarity with a customer relationship management (CRM) database and support in data entry.

Gain experience in and familiarity with philanthropy, international development, communications, and the daily operations of an international nonprofit organization.

Administrative support, as needed, in the NYC office. Hours, Location, and Duration

Hours are flexible within traditional business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm) but a firm commitment of 10-15 hours per week is required.

The internship takes place for approximately 10 weeks and will start on a mutually agreed upon date.

For in-office days (schedule to be mutually agreed upon) intern will report to SHOFCO’s lower Manhattan office.

Intern will not need to provide their own computer. Compensation

A $1,000 stipend will be provided.