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Development Department Intern

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Research, identify and develop new corporate partnerships
• Obtain product donations
• Conduct thank you call projects to supporters
• Write thank you letters and fundraising appeals
• Celebrity outreach
• Research, identify and develop new sources of foundation funding
• Assist with the planning of our Gala for Farm Animals. Duties will include, but are not limited to, obtaining silent auction and favor bag donations, securing individual and corporate sponsors, and helping with celebrity outreach.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and outreach skills
• Knowledge of animal protection issues
• Writing and project management skills
• Strong internet research skills
• Commitment to Farm Sanctuary's goals and programs.
• Related degree or work experience in animal advocacy or nonprofit preferred.

Specifications:

• Volunteer commitment of 40 hours per week
• One to three month commitment required
• Shared housing available on sanctuary premises

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain nonprofit fundraising experience
• Opportunity to learn from and interact with our shelter animal residents
• Living and working with like-minded and committed animal activists
• Opportunity to participate in weekly Farm Sanctuary Educational Presentations
• Gain experience beneficial for future Farm Sanctuary employment consideration

To apply, click here.