Intern - Development

Ucp-of-Central-Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida is seeking an internship to support our Development Team across fundraising events and campaigns. You will help solicit auction items, perform database entry, and pair families with donors, while engaging in activities like recruiting Book Buds readers and volunteers.

The program provides a real-world nonprofit fundraising experience. Compensation includes a $500 stipend upon completion for 20–25 hours per week over 4–5 months, with some evenings and weekends possible.

Responsibilities

• Solicting auction items
• Database entry
• Pairing up families and donors
• Recruiting Book Buds readers
• Support for events and campaigns

Job description

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.Internship Description:This internship will support the Development Team in a wide variety of ways leading up to each of the above events and campaigns. Some of those include soliciting auction items, database entry, pairing up families and donors, recruiting book buds readers, etc. Each semester’s internship will look different based on what is happening inside the Development Department at that time of year; however, each Internship will provide a comprehensive experience in the arena of nonprofit fundraising & development.Development/Fundraising:UCP’s Development Team works to bring in funds and friends to support programs. Inside of this department, we host:Fundraising/Special EventsUCP's Evening at the Palace GalaUCP's Poker at the PalaceMorning at the Museum with UCP – supporting the BETA Teen Parent Connection ProgramPutt for Brighter FuturesJYEC’s Putt for Brighter Futures (Miniature Golf Tournament)Ribbon Cutting CeremoniesFaces Behind the Miracles Fundraising BreakfastGolf TournamentsLake Scary 5KCampaignsFood Pantry (Emergency food pantries to support families outside of school hours)Help for the Holidays (pairs up families with donors to supply holiday gifts, meals, and decorations when the family would usually be unable to supply that for their kids)Book Buds (bringing community members into the classrooms to read to our kids)VolunteersRegular daily volunteers who come in every week to work in the classrooms and on campusProject based volunteers who come as a group to complete a task or projectYoung Executives Committee (a group of young professionals working to advance UCP)Compensation: $500 Stipend upon CompletionHours: 20 – 25 hours per weekLength: 4-5 Months (Spring, Summer, or Fall)Note: Nights and Weekends may be requiredWhat UCP OffersOur mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.