| Now accepting applications for Accountability Program, Marketing Communications, Governance, and Fund Development Intern positions! See full position descriptions at the bottom of this page. These are unpaid internships.
Interested? Email letter of interest and resume to Jenna Forner: jforner@smartgivers.org.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Office Assistant: Help donors make informed giving decisions. Provide information to donors as they call or email about nonprofits. Assist with various office projects including data entry, mailings and other administrative duties as available.
Volunteer Program Assistant: Learn about volunteer management. Write volunteer opportunity descriptions and recruitment ads. Keep recruitment information up to date on various volunteer websites.
Web Site Maintenance: Assist with various updates of the Council’s website. Write for the web, make page updates, etc.
Special Events Assistant(Spring): Assist with planning and implementation of our annual forum for Council constituents in June of 2008. Design invitations, research sponsors, track RSVP’s, circulate press material, follow timeline of tasks.
Professional Advisory Committee Member: Share your expertise with Council staff as they provide assistance to other nonprofit organizations on issues of nonprofit accountability, fund development and governance.
Newsletter Editor: Research current trends in nonprofit operations and accountability. Write articles for printed and electronic newsletters.
The following committees are committees of the Board of Directors of the Council. Openings for these committees are determined by the Board.
Program Committee: Champion nonprofit accountability by helping identify good practices that build public trust. Provide expert advice and counsel for the implementation and use of Accountability Standards. Advise the Council on efforts to educate donors on nonprofits and thereby meet public needs for giving information.
Marketing/Product: Be a part of the Council’s on-going marketing efforts. Participate in regular committee meetings. Provide advice, complete marketing projects.
Financial Capacity: Assist with the development and implementation of the Council’s annual fund development plan. Provide advice, set goals and tone. Complete projects as available.
Board Development: Help the Council’s board work more effectively. Meet approximately 4 times per year to evaluate the effectiveness of the Council’s board. Provide advice, develop evaluation tools, etc.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Accountability Program Intern: Assist with the Council’s reviews of charities using the Accountability Wizard. Gain hands-on nonprofit experience, acquire new skills, and learn about the importance of being transparent and accountable in the nonprofit sector.
Marketing Communications Intern: Learn about nonprofit administration and enhance your marketing resume. Write and edit e-newsletter and newsletter articles on philanthropy and informed giving, and implement other parts of the organizational marketing plan.
Special Events Intern: Assist staff with the planning & implementation of special events, including the Council's Annual Forum in June.
Governance & Operations Intern: Help ensure the Council's adherence to appropriate governance and operations through researching sound practices, drafting policies and procedures, and participating on the Board Development Committee.
Fund Development Intern: Learn about the fund development process. Assist in engaging individual and corporate/foundation supporters, including prospect research, grant writing and reporting, and individual appeals.
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