Donor Relations and Data Entry Intern-Fall 2024

Organizational Overview:

Since being founded locally in 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 18,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish with children in all 102 counties across the state.

A wish can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much.

Life-changing wish journeys are made possible by dedicated staff and volunteers who fulfill the work of our mission, helping children discover, create, fulfill and experience the lasting impact of their most heartfelt wish.

The Donor Relations and Data Entry Intern will be a member of the Individual Giving team within the Development Department of Make-A-Wish® Illinois and is responsible for assisting the Donor Relations Coordinator to ensure that donors feel highly engaged with the Make-A-Wish® mission. The Donor Relations Intern will (1) collect information from various sources to write short biographical sketches of wish children to be used for donor stewardship and (2) ensure data integrity through projects in the customer relationship management (CRM) database, Salesforce.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Run reports in CRM to identify wish kids for donor stewardship 
• Compile information from multiple sources to write and edit succinct, emotionally powerful wish child stories and profiles  
• Create, assemble, and distribute framed recognition pieces for donors  
• Ensure data integrity in CRM through project-based work 
• Assist Development team members with administrative support  
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned  
  

Time Commitment: Internship will take place from September through December. Part-time, hybrid work with one day in the office per week and remainder of work completed remotely.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Creative writing and editing skills  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications  
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM a plus but not required  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment  
• Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish 
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or business administration 
  

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment and commute to our downtown Chicago office one day per week
• Minimum age for all internships is 18
• Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check.
• Cover letter required
• Short writing sample required
  

***Preferred candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.***

All internships are unpaid.

Benefits

An internship at Make-A-Wish Illinois provides a unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside. In addition to the learning opportunities outlined in the job description, all interns also:

• Sit down with the senior leaders of our organization
• Have the opportunity to participate in our amazing culture
• Network with our exceptional teammates
• Create lifelong memories
  

We want to invite YOU to be a part of the magic that we experience every day at Make-A-Wish and learn why we are consistently ranked as one of The Nonprofit Times' "Top Nonprofits to Work For!"