Major Giving Intern

Organization Overview UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities. Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children. UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Major Giving Intern

Location: Remote/Nationwide

Salary: The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week.

Major Giving Intern

UNICEF USA seeks a Philanthropy Intern for the Major Giving Team. The intern will work in collaboration with the Deputy Director and Major Gifts Team to support the team in engaging high net worth individuals with UNICEF’s global work and achieve fundraising goals. We are currently seeking paid interns for our cohort that will commence in the fall. 

This internship would provide an opportunity to learn about

• Donor cultivation and research
• Implementing fundraising strategies
• Event planning and execution
• UNICEF programs and the field of international development

Key Responsibilities/Projects

• Coordinate communications to support outreach to major donors, new leads, and partners
• Conduct research projects on regional donor and family foundation prospects
• Participate in event planning, execution, and support the team in following up with donors
• Help brainstorm and execute ideas to support the team with engaging new leads prospects
• Assist in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on data
• Perform other assignments as needed

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and social media platforms a plus4
• Must demonstrate UUSA Core Values: Children + their rights | big thinking, bold action | the power of we
• Experience in non-profit or fundraising is preferred
• Must have fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and be able to learn new systems quickly
• Interest in project management, event planning, fundraising or related field preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced work environment
• The successful candidate must also have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of children's rights and international issues, as well as a commitment to public service
• Innovation, creativity, and a team player mentality are necessary for success in this role
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be a highly motivated team player who enthusiastically embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA

For candidates who desire hybrid or in-office experience, UNICEF USA has physical offices in the following cities:

• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY
• Washington, D.C.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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