Career Success GBF Grant Funded Fundraising Summer Position

Davita Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Fundraising intern to work with the Director on developing and implementing fundraising strategies. This role involves building relationships with donors, managing proposals, and organizing events to secure funding for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and experience in fundraising.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Understanding of fundraising principles and best practices.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan for CNE.
• Conduct research to identify potential donors and grant opportunities.
• Organize and manage fundraising events.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Posting Information

First Section

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Job Title	Career Success GBF Grant Funded Fundraising Summer Position
Position Number	ST3630-00
Organizational Unit	Career Success Student Workers - Joliet, IL
Posting Number	SP0889-16
Notice of Nondiscrimination

Requirements

Responsibilities	The Fundraising intern is responsible for working with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure financial resources for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE). This role will play a key part in building relationships with donors and securing funding to support CNE's programs and services. Key Responsibilities: * Review existing plan and add new ideas to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan aligned with CNE's overall mission and goals. * Conduct research to identify potential donors and grant opportunities. Must have the ability to call nonprofits and funders (Critical Thinking) * Cultivate relationships with major donors, foundation representatives, and corporate sponsors. * Develop and manage fundraising proposals and grant applications. * Organize and manage fundraising events. * Manage donor stewardship activities, including relationship building, communication, and recognition. * Track and report on fundraising progress and results. (Technology) * Maintain accurate records of all donations and grants received. * Stay up-to-date on current trends in fundraising and grant writing. * Assist with the development and communication of CNE's impact stories. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in fundraising, preferably in a non-profit setting. * Understanding of fundraising principles and best practices. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience in grant writing and proposal development. * Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills. * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Experience using Canva, Scriptwriting. * Must have MS Office Proficiency
Qualifications	Strong organizational skills Referral from GiveBack
Pay Rate Hourly	18.00
Benefits	Not benefit-eligible
Hours / Week	18 hours
Close Date	06/18/2025
Quick Link	https://stfrancis.peopleadmin.com/postings/5588