Special Events & Development Intern

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated team member to assist in event production and management, brand oversight, and fundraising initiatives. The role supports donor relations, Wish Alum engagement, and volunteer coordination to ensure successful annual events and community outreach.

You will help plan and execute major fundraisers, analyze event outcomes, and collaborate with committees and partners to maximize impact for wish families.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit event management preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers and donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of annual Wish Night gala, Golf Outing, Walk For Wishes and Wish-A-Thon.
• Review and analyze event success and wrap-up for internal events.
• Attend committee meetings and provide input and support.
• Assist in writing/editing of event content and materials.
• Prepare collateral for events and fundraisers.
• Support Wish Alum engagement program.
• Assist in securing in-kind donations for event auctions via calls and online applications.
• Potential to speak at local events about Make-A-Wish.
• Support the Wishmakers on Campus program and other local events.
• Research local companies to advance the Make-A-Wish mission.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Donor relations

Volunteer coordination

Content writing

Research

Public speaking

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the development team in event production and management, brand management and event analysis, relationship management, prospect research, general fundraising, Wish Alum engagement and volunteer relations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the research planning and execution of our annual Wish Night gala, Make-A-Wish Golf Outing, Walk For Wishes and Wish-A-Thon
• Review and analyze event success and wrap up of each internal event
• Observe committee meetings and add value and input
• Assist in the writing and/or editing of various content
• Prepare materials and collateral for all events and fundraisers
• Assist with Wish Alum engagement program
• Assist in securing in-kind donations for event auctions via phone calls & online applications.
• Potential to speak at local events about Make-A-Wish
• Assist with implementing or furthering the Wishmakers on Campus program
• Assist with various roles at local external events
• Researching local companies to further the Make-A-Wish mission