Philanthropy Intern

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: A Philanthropy Internship is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking student looking to impact the future of philanthropy and gain invaluable career experience. The Baton Rouge Philanthropy Intern is a key member of the Office of Philanthropy team, supporting the Baton Rouge fundraising program (special events, annual giving, major gifts and grants) through research, philanthropy communications, donor event support and special projects. Position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

FUNCTIONS:

•    Researching individual, corporate and institutional supporters to strengthen current relationships and develop new partnerships
•    Creative development of marketing and communications
•    Donor database management for all philanthropy programs
•    Special projects and administrative support
•    Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events and activities
•    Assisting with creative ways to recognize and thank donors
•    Assist with philanthropy communications platforms for all philanthropy programs including website, social media and mailings
•    Assist with donor database for donor research, prospecting and stewardship
•    Correspond regularly with donors and prospective donors via email, telephone and mail
•    Support special projects for all philanthropy programs as needed
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a college student in good academic standing, majoring in Marketing, Business Administration or Mass Communication who is motivated and eager to learn.

· Must be able to interact professionally with potential donors, with proven interpersonal, verbal and communication skills

· Detail-oriented, resourceful and creative; must be able to think strategically and execute detailed plans to completion

· Ability to work independently, set priorities and work under many deadlines

• Strong planning, research and analytical skills

· Dependability, flexibility and reliable transportation are a must

· Experience with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred

· Desktop design and database management experience a plus

· Ability to obtain College course credit (based on College requirements) preferred