UCP of Central Arizona has an exciting internship opportunity available in the Development Department! The internship is for college credit and is open to all undergraduates and/or graduate students.
About the Development Department
Development Department purpose is to develop strategic ways of generating: Revenue, Resources, and Community Outreach for the ultimate sustainability and growth of the organization. This is done by engaging donors to purposefully contribute: by giving monetary donations, connecting UCP to their employee giving programs, becoming a volunteer, or connecting a corporation to support our Champions in Life Night Gala . The Development Team also engages donors through our annual report, community news letters, and different social media platforms to create community awareness of our services.
Funds raised support the UCP’s mission: to provide comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth which is the foundation for independent living. “Live without Limits”.
Position Function
The intern will be responsible for activities and projects that will advance the efforts of the Development Department at UCP of Central Arizona.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Prospect Research
- Conduct research on new or existing donors to identify their connection to the organization, mission, and/or potential to support. Update donor contact information.
- Develop profiles for prospective donors.
2. Funding Sources /Community Relations
- Conduct research on individuals, corporate and community foundations.
- Identify community connections and networks to UCP’s mission
- Special event support, including fundraisers and engagement events.
3. Program Engagement:
- Shadow various program members to learn about the services UCP provides
- Designated time in program settings will ensure that the intern is exposed to direct services administered to UCP members and families
- Engage with members in various programs on campus to assist with curriculum creation, administration and serve in the program as development intern liaison
Minimum Experience: Must be enrolled in a four-year accredited institution, demonstrate excellent academic progress, and active university student status. Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration majors preferred.
Requirements & Skills:
- Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong interest in the nonprofit sector.
- Enthusiastic about learning.
- Experience in using and managing social media.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment while also possessing the ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Must be willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
- Must be able to commit to 10-15 hours per week for 3-6 months or the length of a semester.
- Must be available to volunteer at UCP annual fundraising events.
- Must have own transportation and daily access to vehicle
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this internship, the intern may be required to regularly sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 5 to 10 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read.
Training Requirements
To conform to UCP guidelines, in person and online trainings will be required in various areas depending on the program that the intern is assigned to support.
Work Environment
The work environment is an office environment, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment. Some work in the community includes outdoor venues.
UCP of Central Arizona is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and UCP’s achievement as well. UCP of Central Arizona is a Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled in a four-year accredited institution
- Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in the nonprofit sector
- Experience in using and managing social media
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Must be able to commit to 10-15 hours per week for 3-6 months
- Must have own transportation and daily access to vehicle
What We Do
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families, including pediatric therapy, adult day programs, and home and community-based services.
