Skills

Salesforce Networking Research Attention to detail Training Organization Marketing Project Management

Job Specifications

About United Way

United Way mobilizes communities around the world to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive. Through our global network spanning 37 countries and 1,100 communities, United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Learn more at unitedway.org.

Intern Experience At United Way Worldwide

Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us learn about the area of work they believe they plan to pursue after graduation. We want each intern to feel included, valuable, and productive in the department in which they are assigned. In addition to the hands-on experience, you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly meetings led by subject matter experts and professional development workshops when available.

Applicant Requirements

The internship opportunities are open to current students attending a college or university. Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application. Internship schedules will generally be Mondays through Thursdays (3 days in office, 1 day remote work possible) off on Fridays. Please upload a copy of your transcript as part of your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Position Summary

The Intern will be a part of the Global Philanthropy team including both Individual Giving and Foundations team members. The objectives of the Global Philanthropy team are to raise support for UWW and to enable United Ways across the network to more fully realize our shared mission and goals by leveraging support (resources, people and info) both from United Way Worldwide (UWW) and from within the network itself. This intern position will help the Individual Giving and Foundations staff deliver on team goals.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience in a fundraising environment at a leading nonprofit organization with worldwide reach. The intern is expected to demonstrate an interest in nonprofit organizations and have project management abilities, proficiency with technology, attention to detail, and flexibility in handling multiple projects, as well as the ability to be able to handle and protect confidential donor information.

During the internship, the intern may also meet with United Way staff in multiple departments including public policy and advocacy, international fundraising, international network, marketing, research and other areas. This provides a significant opportunity to conduct internal networking and career information gathering.

Interns will learn how a global nonprofit operates, what are the critical success factors in building a global nonprofit presence, the scope of a 1,000+ global nonprofit and how collaboration between the worldwide office and these over 1,000 United Ways works, and finally how to engage individual and foundation donors in our mission. The focus of this internship is on improving development practices and helping build a gift pipeline to support United Way’s mission.

Primary Projects

The work will focus on improving relationships with donors, building resources to help the Development team build a stronger gift pipeline and illustrating to the intern the best practices in building a thriving philanthropic gift pipeline.

The intern will work with both the Individual Giving and Foundation teams on specific projects throughout the summer. At any given time, the intern will typically work on two projects until completion. The intern is expected to work in the office at least three days per week.

Summer Projects To Include

Updating Content on United Way’s worldwide information hub
Completing donor profiles using both Salesforce and iWave tools
Updating training materials for the network
Assisting in the preparation of session material for regional conferences
Updating state registrations on the charitable gift annuity program
Creating standardized templates for foundation proposals to post to UWW’s UWO page
Synthesizing content developed to date by Foundations team
Developing a guide that identifies our local United Ways by regions and impact areas
Enhancing stewardship for FreeWill and IRA donors
Other projects to be determined

Interns will use several tools such as FreeWill, Salesforce, iWave, Crescendo and others in the course of their internship. Interns will be able to participate in the monthly FreeWill virtual webinars to improve their development skills and their knowledge of the philanthropic industry.

Required Skills

The internship opportunity is open to current students of undergraduate college or graduate university programs and recent graduates who are less than one year removed from the completion of t

About the Company

Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our global reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive. Join us! #UnitedIsThe Way Know more