Fundraisers

Although you do need to be able to work collaboratively with a group interns should also be able to work independently. As a intern we had to reach out to different business owners and community members in the area we were working in to fundraise. There were also a number of other tasks that we h...

Grit and determination. You can't be a quitter if you want to succeed in development. Asking for money from a stranger is one of the hardest things to do and the hardest skill to master. Being coy or unsure of yourself is not something that will help you succeed. As an introvert, I struggled with...

To be successful at fundraising it helps to be a good storyteller and knowledgeable about world affairs. I found my background in anthropology gave me a very human understanding of what crisis can look like on the ground and how people are effected in real ways, which helped me present myself as ...

I liked the convenience​ of working close to campus and the flexible working hours. I disliked the competitive environment and the little room for error. I always gave 110% into my calls and I felt that is was unfair to be penalized over an alumni not wanting to give money.

For a fundraising intern at the Wesley Food Pantry, your workload will not be that high. I usually came in once or twice a week for an hour or so. I worked in the office with the director, Katie Thomas, who is very easy to get along with. You will be able to work at your own pace, but it is impor...

Fun! There really is never a dull or calm moment. Any intern would do great in this role if they are looking for something fast paced and very very hands on, interactive and engaging. Staff are flexible in student schedules during the year and find time during the week for all. I would normally c...

I noticed towards the end of the HTM program, in any emphasis, concepts and projects became very community focused. Grand Rapids is a rapidly growing hospitality destination here in Michigan. By participating and learning in a professional program that focuses on growing, enriching and engaging o...

At the time of my interview, I was working out of State in Ohio for another internship. They were happy to arrange a phone interview. A lot of what I prepared for was focusing on my past experiences helping out with events. I researched the organization and knew that it was small, so I really wan...

As the Fundraiser position requires good communication skills, at a career fair, I recommend making a good first impression by holding a conversation that flows well. Ask meaningful, open-ended questions and listen to what the representative has to say. Understand the benefits of this job for you...

Although you do need to be able to work collaboratively with a group interns should also be able to work independently. As a intern we had to reach out to different business owners and community members in the area we were working in to fundraise. There were also a number of other tasks that we h...

Grit and determination. You can't be a quitter if you want to succeed in development. Asking for money from a stranger is one of the hardest things to do and the hardest skill to master. Being coy or unsure of yourself is not something that will help you succeed. As an introvert, I struggled with...

It will be easy to balance your work and life at the Wesley Food Pantry. Me personally, I always went in the morning before class just to get it out of the way. If you focus while you are there, you will not have to do much work outside of the office unless you want to. I would also recommend vol...

For a fundraising intern at the Wesley Food Pantry, your workload will not be that high. I usually came in once or twice a week for an hour or so. I worked in the office with the director, Katie Thomas, who is very easy to get along with. You will be able to work at your own pace, but it is impor...

Grit and determination. You can't be a quitter if you want to succeed in development. Asking for money from a stranger is one of the hardest things to do and the hardest skill to master. Being coy or unsure of yourself is not something that will help you succeed. As an introvert, I struggled with...

To be successful at fundraising it helps to be a good storyteller and knowledgeable about world affairs. I found my background in anthropology gave me a very human understanding of what crisis can look like on the ground and how people are effected in real ways, which helped me present myself as ...

I liked the convenience​ of working close to campus and the flexible working hours. I disliked the competitive environment and the little room for error. I always gave 110% into my calls and I felt that is was unfair to be penalized over an alumni not wanting to give money.

About 15 dollars an hour with pay increases and opportunities for promotions .

Boldness, resilience, public speaking skills. You will be outside on the streets talking to complete strangers trying to convince them to become donors to Amnesty. The job can be tons of fun actually, but your gonna need to be bold to stand in the middle of the street and convince strangers to gi...

As the Fundraiser position requires good communication skills, at a career fair, I recommend making a good first impression by holding a conversation that flows well. Ask meaningful, open-ended questions and listen to what the representative has to say. Understand the benefits of this job for you...

When I was an employee at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, the compensation was $10/hr, with the expectation of working three, 3-hour shifts a week.

They say the expected pay is $10 an hour, but whenever you’re calling (and that’s almost all the time) you will make $11 an hour.

The main questions that I have been asked during interviews have to do with thinking on your feet, providing examples of previous fundraising opportunities or experience, how to deal with rejection, any sales experience, and to share a situation in which you dealt with rejection or how/if you wer...

This job has a great balance, where when you are in the office, you are at work. However, when you clock out, you are not expected to continue working. The most work done outside of business hours would be personal goals to improve conversation skills or building a more natural script to your cal...

For a fundraising intern at the Wesley Food Pantry, your workload will not be that high. I usually came in once or twice a week for an hour or so. I worked in the office with the director, Katie Thomas, who is very easy to get along with. You will be able to work at your own pace, but it is impor...

At the Union of Concerned Scientists, the team had me go through informational materials and webinars to get up to speed with leading outreach campaigns. These trainings ranged from learning how to use the email delivery software to learning about donor confidentiality and how to organize outreac...

Who will I be working with directly (and team members)? What will my daily/weekly/monthly goals look like? What does it take to be a successful fundraising staffer (or other position)? What skills will I be able to develop during this experience? What have other fundraising staffers done after th...

The Politics major at Oberlin can take you in many directions and in many cases (like other social science majors), limits you to classroom knowledge. Internships, volunteer work, and jobs make the Politics major a more well-rounded and complete experience. Because of their months-long lifespan...

Grit and determination. You can't be a quitter if you want to succeed in development. Asking for money from a stranger is one of the hardest things to do and the hardest skill to master. Being coy or unsure of yourself is not something that will help you succeed. As an introvert, I struggled with...

I liked the convenience​ of working close to campus and the flexible working hours. I disliked the competitive environment and the little room for error. I always gave 110% into my calls and I felt that is was unfair to be penalized over an alumni not wanting to give money.