Come join a fun, close-knit group of colleagues that works together to support vulnerable children around the world! This is a fully remote, flexible opportunity to gain first-hand experience with an international NGO.

SOS Children's Villages is the world's largest nongovernmental organization dedicated to the care of children without parental care and families at risk of separation. We operate in over 130 countries and territories, and our comprehensive approach - strengthening families and communities, providing long-term care for children, educating, and empowering youth, and advocating for children's rights - transforms the lives of millions of children and families each year.

SOS Children's Villages USA is seeking an Intern to support the Major Gifts Officer and Individual Giving team-enabling the candidate to gain first-hand fundraising and donor research and prospecting experience at an international NGO. The Individual Giving team works to build awareness of, and raise funds for, the SOS Children's Villages global mission.

Tasks/Projects

The Major Gifts Intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with the Individual Giving teams, including but not limited to drafting donor stewardship materials, conducting research, creating donor profiles, preparing donor reports, and providing regular administrative support in managing donor information in internal databases.

Skills

Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills are required. WordPress/CMS/web development skills are highly desired. Photoshop/InDesign/Canva skills, and an interest in fundraising are a plus.

• This is an unpaid, fully remote internship, that provides valuable experience with an international NGO that helps children around the world.
• We encourage individuals in any U.S. location to apply as this is a fully remote internship.
• We offer a flexible schedule with a preferred maximum of 20 hours per week.
• Credit hours can be provided if applicable.
• The internship will run from approximately September-December 2023, with the possibility of extension.

SOS Children's Villages employees must commit to aspire for and maintain, report, and respond to the required conduct of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy of SOS International.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample. References will later be required for final candidates.