Funded by Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship: Fundraising Intern at Greyston Foundation

Organization Name: Greyston Foundation

Intern Role/Title: Development Intern

Organization Website: www.greyston.org

Address: 21 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703

On-site/Hybrid Format? Hybrid

Duration and Compensation: 35 hrs/week for 8 weeks FT/ $19 hour

About the Organization: Greyston's mission is to unlock the power of human potential through inclusive employment, one person at a time. Inclusive employment gives opportunities to those who often face rejection as a result of having barriers to employment, such as homelessness, limited work experience, previous involvement in the criminal justice system, and mental health problems. Greyston helps break down those barriers by working directly with both job seekers and employers. Through the Greyston Employment Opportunity Center (GEOC), clients are provided with workforce development and occupational trainings, soft-skills trainings, and case management services. The GEOC also offers business services for employers interested in adopting inclusive hiring practices.

Greyston's efforts are fueled partially by our for-profit enterprise, Greyston Bakery, which is staffed by individuals who likely would have been screened out by traditional hiring practices. The bakers come to us no questions asked, via the practice of Open Hiring®, which means no interviews, background checks, or resumes. In addition to providing jobs and resources to its bakers, Greyston Bakery is proof that a business can be profitable while simultaneously driving social change.

Position Overview: The intern will work with the Development Team, which consists of a Development Manager and a Director of Development, to assist in fundraising efforts for the organization. The intern will also get the chance to see how the Development Team collaborates with other departments, such as Marketing and Finance, to achieve Greyston's collective goals. Typical tasks might include recording and acknowledging donations, conducting donor research, and completing special projects. The intern will also have the opportunity to assist with planning special events, such as our annual gala.

·        Owning data-entry projects to ensure accurate tracking of donation and donor information in Salesforce and other databases;

·        Organizing materials in shared drives;

·        Running weekly reports of recent donations;

·        Conducting donor and prospect research using DonorSearch and other tools;

·        Crafting gift acknowledgments so that donors are thanked promptly and appropriately;

·        Helping to plan special events;

·        Assisting with mailings and other fundraising support as needed.

·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

·        Willingness to ask questions, as well as the ability to take direction;

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills;

·        Works well independently and as part of a small team;

·        Shows initiative and follow-through in a dynamic environment;

·        Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred;

·        Experience with CRMs such as Salesforce is a plus.

·        Mission-driven and passionate about Greyston’s work;

·        Interested in Non-Profit development and/or database management;

·        A fast and eager learner with a growth mindset;

·        Dependable and flexible; willing to help where needed;

·        In possession of a valid driver's license.