Donor Relations & Partnership Assistant

Overview

Valley of the Sun J is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Donor Relations & Partnerships Assistant to support our development team in creating meaningful connections with donors and corporate partners. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, team player, and passionate about helping others.

• Donor & Partner Support:
  Assist with preparing thank-you letters, event follow-ups, and donor recognition materials; help maintain donor and partner information in the CRM/database; support the execution of deliverables for corporate partners (logos, materials, signage, etc.).
• Event Support:
  Help coordinate donor and partner involvement in events, including setup, guest lists, and materials; assist during corporate tabling events and fundraising programs such as our golf tournament or donor appreciation gatherings.
• Communications & Marketing:
• Collaborate with the marketing team to help draft donor highlights, impact stories, and social media content.
• Help ensure consistent and timely communication with internal staff and external partners.
• Development Operations Assistance:
  Support the development team with scheduling, data entry, and preparation for meetings or presentations; participate in brainstorming sessions for new donor engagement or stewardship ideas.
• Schedule &
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Approx. 10-15 hours per week (flexible with class schedules); some evening or weekend availability for events may be required; on-site at Valley of the Sun J with occasional local outreach.

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field.
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Eligible for academic credit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM software is a plus.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Enthusiastic about community service and nonprofit work.

Please send your resume and a short paragraph about your interest in the position to Brenna Bernick, Director of Individual Giving at brennab.

EEO Statement:
Valley of the Sun J is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.