Wishes and More

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Children & Youth
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Crisis Support

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961 Hillwind RoadMinneapolis, MN 55432 United States

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http://www.wishesandmore.org

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Intern - Event Fundraising

Flexible Schedule | Minneapolis, MN 55432

Job Description: Obtain work experience with a non-profit organization by helping plan the annual gala on February 8, 2025 - a 700-person event. Gain working knowledge of the creation of a large-scale auction with multiple sections and a variety of values, while using specialized resources: BidPal (part of the OneCause Fundraising platform), Salesforce database, and Canva. This position is unpaid. Time Commitment: Weekly commitment - minimum of 8 hours per week Flexible: November-February Responsibilities: * Collaborate with Fundraising Associate and Auction Solicitation Committee on ideas for new and exciting auction items * Conduct research on new potential individual and corporate donors as well as outreach to local organizations for donations * Solicit for auction and gift bag items from new and sustaining donors * Help track incoming donations and thank donors * Database Management: Data entry of auction items and donor maintenance in Salesforce * Monitor inventory and seek donations to create a well-rounded selection * Must be available to work all day of Winter Gala on February 8, 2025 Qualifications: * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications * Critical-thinking and creativity * Strong organizational skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to work independently * Willingness to accept a variety of tasks Skills Learned: * Networking * Organization * Multi-tasking * Direct experience in BidPal, Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications * Event planning * Professional business etiquette

Date Posted: 2024-11-11
Intern - Event Marketing & Communications

Flexible Schedule | Minneapolis, MN 55432

Job Description: Obtain work experience with a non-profit organization by assisting in the marketing and communications efforts directly related to the annual gala on February 8, 2025 - a 700-person event. Gain working knowledge of the execution of a large-scale fundraising event. This position is unpaid. Time Commitment: Weekly commitment - minimum of 10 hours per week October - February Responsibilities: * Write compelling and emotional wish stories for various mediums * Design and create wish posters with visual graphics and persuasive verbiage * Edit and create videos & slideshows * Write and post social media videos, photos, stories * Design creative elements for inclusion in videos or printed recognitions * Effectively communicate with a large group of volunteers * Assist in event planning and execution of major fundraising events for Wishes & More * Must be available to work all day of Winter Gala on February 8, 2025 * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Marketing, Public Relations or Communications areas of study preferred * Proficient in Microsoft Office programs * Experience or coursework in Canva or similar graphic design program * Experience or coursework in iMovie and/or Powerpoint in editing and creating video content * Strong organizational, listening, oral and written communication skills * Resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a team * Willingness to accept a variety of tasks Skills Learned: * Professional communications * Creative writing & editing * Collaboration * Organization * Multi-tasking * Direct experience in BidPal, Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications * Event planning * Professional business etiquette

Date Posted: 2024-11-11

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Wishes and More enhances the life of a child fighting a terminal or life-threatening condition by providing extraordinary experiences...and more.

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The purpose of Wishes and More, a Minnesota-based children's wish granting organization, is to grant the wish of a child between birth and nineteen who has a terminal or life-threatening condition. We also provide a Scholarship Of Hope to be used for higher education; or give a memorial to the family in the event the child does not survive to have his/her wish fulfilled.

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