Intern - Institutional Advancement

This position will give the student 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. 

• 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.

• 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

• Ability to work independently and remotely as needed​

Minimum Required Education: College student pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, Business, Marketing, Education, Social Sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university.    

Preferred Experience: Retail/customer service, student organization involvement, event planning, community volunteer

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. 

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. 

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options

• 403B Retirement Package

• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Pet Insurance

• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes

• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
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