Meet Monica. She’s a self-proclaimed lover of the sun, which makes living in San Diego the perfect fit. More importantly she’s also a self-proclaimed planner, which makes her the perfect fit as our Donor Communications intern.
Monica and the rest of the Development team get the opportunity to individually thank and work with our donors and active supporters. Development is the heartbeat of any non-profit and our team prides themselves on cultivating authentic relationships. They work to acquire grants and donations that extend the reach of our programs, while ensuring our donors have the utmost confidence in the impact they’re making on this conflict. I caught up with Monica earlier this week to learn more about her Internship experience at Invisible Children so far. Here’s what she had to say:
What does a typical week as a Donor Communications Intern look like?
I interact daily with our donors and supporters through the TRI Legacy Facebook. I also write the Supporter Spotlight for the Invisible Children blog, and do research concerning fundraising and development.
What sets your internship position apart from others and what impact are you able to make in your specific role?
Donor Communications at IC is really unique because our biggest pool of donors is youth. It’s really fun to have a voice that’s personable, that’s us. People really appreciate that.
For students who may still be in school, why did you choose to take a semester off and what advice would you give other students?
My major required me to do an internship and working with IC is something that I’ve always wanted to do so this was the perfect opportunity. It’s the best way to grasp what your major will achieve. I can promise you that you won’t regret it. If you’re worried about leaving your roommates or not being able to go to football games, you’ll forget about that within two days of being out here. This is so much more significant to your education outside of the classroom.
What advice would you give a future intern?
Cultivate relationships with everyone that you come across during your experience at IC and afterwards. Learn from those around you. People are the best resource that any job will give you.
Invisible Children is all about community. What’s it like working and living with other interns?
It’s empowering and exhilarating to live and work with so many young individuals who are so upbeat and optimistic to do this type of work. They have the best hearts and living in this community has been life-changing. The moment I stepped into the house I knew this was going to be one of the best experiences of my life.
What’s been your favorite memory so far?
I organized Secret Valentines with all of the other interns and I was in no way prepared for the creative, crafty, loving miracle that culminated in our house that night. One of my housemates cooked an entire dinner, tearful pre-dinner speeches happened. and a secret Valentine reveal for the record books occurred that was filled with affirmations and laughter. I would not have traded that Valentine’s Day for anything. It affirms that the people who work for IC are beautiful inside and out.
Guess what? We’re looking for an incredible individual like Monica to join our Development team as our Summer 2013 Donor Communications Intern. If you’d like to learn more about how you can be a part of the team this summer, you can find a full job description and application on our website. The deadline to apply is March 15th.
(Photo credits: James Um)
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