Fundraising and Finance Intern

Job Description

Fundraising and Finance Intern

Interns will learn about campaign operations, different fundraising strategies and tactics, and how to fundraise from personal networks and communities.
Responsibilities will include: Researching potential donors, Event planning and logistics, Maintaining fundraising databases, Mailing thank you letters, personal fundraising, assisting with finance record-keeping.

Paul Daigle is a higher education and nonprofit professional running for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District. PA-11 is in South-Central Pennsylvania, and includes all of Lancaster County and southern York County. Paul is a progressive leader driven by a spirit of service. He has served with 28 different non-profit and civic organizations as a volunteer, intern, staff member, executive director, and board member. Paul wants to go to Washington to solve real problems for the people and communities of Lancaster and Southern York Counties. The campaign is a grassroots effort. It will focus on engaging, mobilizing, and listening to people across the entire district.

Interns will get the opportunity to see the inside of a congressional campaign. Interns will take on a project and area of work to make our campaign successful. Ideal candidates share the campaign's values, enjoy being part of a hard-working team, are willing to learn new tasks and skills, take initiative, and want to make a difference. Hours can range from 10-40 hours per week and length of commitment can vary by mutual need. These are unpaid internships. We are happy to work with you to get school credit for your time.

Responsibilities
Research potential donors
Maintain fundraising databases
Event planning and logistics
Writing and mailing thank you letters
Personal fundraising
Assisting with finance record-keeping as needed
Help with accounts receivables and payables as needed
Assist with data entry
Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Business, Finance, Social Work, or Accounting majors preferred but others welcome
Attention to detail and able to maintain confidentiality
Ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with G-Suite products
Benefits
Practical experience with a wide variety of fundraising and accounting activities
Opportunity to participate in virtual campaign meetings
Flexible schedule for students

Qualifications

Requirements
Business, Finance, Social Work, or Accounting majors preferred but others welcome
Attention to detail and able to maintain confidentiality
Ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with G-Suite products
Benefits
Practical experience with a wide variety of fundraising and accounting activities
Opportunity to participate in virtual campaign meetings
Flexible schedule for students