TCF Announces 2010 Shannon St. John Fellowship
Triangle Community Foundation is seeking a Fellow to work 20 hours per week from September 2010 to May 2011. The Shannon St. John Fellowship will provide valuable fundraising experience for a student with a demonstrated interest in the public sector in North Carolina. This year the Fellow will work closely with the development team to help create new charitable funds and raise money for TCF community programs. The Fellow will benefit from the staff’s extensive knowledge of community needs, donor engagement, fundraising, and planned giving. Duties include assisting with research, grantwriting, data entry, online and print materials, sponsorships, and general office support. The Fellow will have the opportunity to present project results in written or oral reports and will be encouraged to participate in meetings, events, and other activities throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program. Preference will be given to candidates studying public administration, public policy, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field and to candidates with 1-3 years of experience working in the public sector as an employee or board member. The Fellowship will require a commitment of 20 hours per week during business hours for 25 weeks between September 2010 and May 2011, and the total stipend will be $5,000.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- strong analytical and communication skills
- personal initiative and the willingness to work independently and as a team player
- the ability to manage multiple projects
- an interest in fundraising, prior experience at any level is desirable, but not required
- good computer skills - familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required, knowledge of fundraising databases preferred
How To Apply
To apply for this internship: email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of 1-3 pages to Jessica Aylor at Jessica@trianglecf.org by August 30, 2010. No calls please. TCF is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
About Triangle Community Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1983, connects philanthropic resources with community needs, creates opportunity for enlightened change, and encourages philanthropy as a way of life. The Foundation manages nearly 750 charitable funds, ranging in size from $10,000 to $7.5 million, primarily for the benefit of Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties in North Carolina. With more than $137 million in assets, TCF awarded more than $15 million in grants to nonprofits, schools and community efforts in 2009, raising the total value of grants made since the Foundation’s inception to more than $120 million. The Foundation currently has a professional staff of 17 and is ranked in the top 100 community foundations in the country. Visit www.trianglecf.org for more information.
