The Longest Day - Paid Internship - Chicago Illinois

Company: Alzheimer's Association
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/23/2025

DescriptionThe Longest Day intern will support the Home Office of the Alzheimer's Association to grow one of our signature fundraising campaigns. The Longest Day is the day with the most light - the summer solstice. The Longest Day participants fight the darkness of Alzheimer's and all other dementia through a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works for them. With sports tournaments, card games, parties, baking and more, participants raise funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, development strategies, and field operations from a national scope. You will develop valuable skills in communication, project management, and donor relations with the opportunity to network with professionals in the nonprofit sector.
Responsibilities
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create PowerPoint presentations for internal staff training and externally for volunteer onboarding and coaching fundraisers by interviewing successful staff and volunteers for content.
  
• Reporting and data analysis. Create excel and google spreadsheet to track fundraising data for the field.
  
• Research activity based companies and organizations based on the top fundraising activities, such as hiking clubs and associations, sporting good stores, pickleball, golf, and more. Build a prospect list for field activation.
  
• Support local chapters with staff vacancies to make recruitment calls to past fundraisers, coach registered participants, and make thank you calls.
  
• Be the point of contact for participants registered outside of the United States to provide excellent customer service and coaching advice.
  
• Be the point person to recruit and coach live streamers and gamers. Edit tools, cold outreach and coaching to content creators. Manage platforms to build relationships with this audience including TikTok, discord, twitch, tiltify and YouTube. Represent the Alzheimer's Association and network at industry events. (if you are not in the streaming community another activity based group can be assigned)
  
• Performs Other duties as assigned
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Enrollment in a 2 or 4-year degree program with an internship requirement or need.
    
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    
    
    
    • Strong Communication Skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to effectively engage with staff, volunteers, fundraisers, and the general community
      
    • Data Management. Proficiency in using spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets) for tracking data. Ability to create formulas, pivot tables, v lookup, etc.
      
    • Research Proficiency. Ability to conduct thorough research to identify fundraising prospects, sponsorship opportunities, and partners with organizations and associations.
      
    • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint: Ability to create engaging and visually appealing presentations using PowerPoint. Experience with advanced features such as animations, transitions, and multimedia integration.
      
    • Content Development: Capability to organize and distill complex information into clear, concise slides that effectively convey key messages. Experience in collaborating with subject matter experts to gather information and insights for presentations.
      
    • Organizational Skills. Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.
      
    • Attention to Detail. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in spreadsheets, PowerPoints, communications, and fundraising materials.
      
    • Social Media Savvy. Familiarity with social media platforms to help promote fundraising initiatives and engage with potential fundraisers.
      
    • Innovative thinking to develop engaging fundraising campaigns and promotional materials.
      
    • Problem-Solving Skills. Ability to think critically and address challenges creatively in fundraising efforts and event planning.
      
    • Passion for Nonprofit Work. Genuine interest in and commitment to the organization's mission and values.
      
    • Basic Marketing Knowledge. Understanding of marketing principles, especially as they relate to fundraising.
      
      Title: The Longest Day - Paid Internship
      Position Location: Remote, US (Estimated Hourly Range $17-$20 per hour)
      Part time based on 20-25 hours per week
      Reports To: Director, The Longest Day
      Who We Are:
      The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
      At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.
      We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
      At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.
      The Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
      Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
      Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) More...

          

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