More Than Words (MTW) is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth, ages 16-21, who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. By working as a team to manage their own retail and online used book business, café, and community space, youth develop the employment skills, leadership, and self-confidence they need to successfully transition to adulthood. In addition to store-based job training 20-30 hours per week, youth have an equally important “YOU job” and are engaged in personal transition planning to support their progress towards employment and higher education. The MTW model is premised on the belief that an actual job – one which provides hands-on, real-world training combined with high expectations, accountability and opportunities for personal development, is the best way to equip youth with marketable skills critical for success in work, college and life. For more information see our website at: www.MTWyouth.org.
MTW is seeking a Development Intern to help continue to build sustainable fundraising efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual with a desire to gain experience in development and to join a growing organization that combines “doing good, while doing well”. The Development Intern responsibilities include:
Conduct prospect research on individual, foundation, and corporate donors (search foundation websites for appropriate contacts, giving history, grant submission deadlines and guidelines, etc.)
Help to maintain and update Salesforce, More Than Words’ donor database management software:
o Updating organization and donor contact information
o Logging donations
o Logging open and closed donor appreciation and thank-you efforts
Support donor follow-up and cultivation systems
Support MTW’s Annual Report and Annual Appeal mailing
Performs other duties as assigned, including occasional special events or other
departmental support.
An ideal candidate must be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission of More Than Words. A strong attention to detail and high level of organization, along with solid oral and research skills, are crucial to success in this position. Strong computer skills are also essential.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Bobby Nasson, Senior Development Officer at bobby@MTWyouth.org