Fundraising, Partnerships & Events Intern [Remote]

About Childhood Cancer Society

Childhood Cancer Society (CCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial and emotional support to families battling pediatric cancer. Through wish grants, direct family assistance, corporate partnerships, and high-impact fundraising events, we work to create extraordinary experiences for children and families facing some of life’s most difficult challenges.

Adventure Ted, our superhero spokesbear, represents our philosophy to “See the adventure in all that you do.”

We are seeking ambitious, resourceful, outgoing, and entrepreneurial students to join our team and gain hands-on experience in fundraising, corporate outreach, partnership development, and major event execution.

Internship Focus

This is a hands-on, results-oriented internship focused on developing the relationships, resources, and partnerships that make successful nonprofit fundraising events possible.

Interns will work directly with Childhood Cancer Society leadership to support major fundraising initiatives, including upscale charity golf outings, benefit dinners, auctions, and corporate giving campaigns in New Jersey and South Florida.

Rather than focusing primarily on social media management or content creation, interns will gain practical experience in business development, donor acquisition, sponsorship outreach, auction procurement, and event planning.

This position is ideal for students who enjoy networking, problem-solving, developing professional relationships, and turning ideas into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Auction Development

• Research and identify businesses, brands, and organizations that may contribute products, services, gift certificates, experiences, or other items to fundraising auctions.

• Conduct professional outreach to prospective auction donors through email, phone calls, and other appropriate channels.

• Develop creative approaches to securing desirable auction packages, including travel experiences, golf outings, luxury goods, dining experiences, entertainment, and exclusive opportunities.

• Maintain relationships with prospective and confirmed donors, including follow-up communications and donation coordination.

• Assist with tracking auction contributions, donor information, and fundraising progress.

Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Research prospective corporate sponsors and strategic partners whose interests align with Childhood Cancer Society’s mission and fundraising initiatives.

• Assist in developing customized sponsorship outreach and partnership proposals.

• Communicate with business owners, executives, marketing departments, and corporate decision-makers.

• Identify creative opportunities for companies to support Childhood Cancer Society through sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and other collaborative initiatives.

• Help maintain and strengthen relationships with existing organizational partners.

Fundraising Event Planning & Execution

• Support planning and coordination for charity golf outings, benefit dinners, auctions, and other fundraising experiences.

• Assist with identifying prospective event attendees, golfers, sponsors, and community supporters.

• Research venues, vendors, entertainment opportunities, and potential event partners.

• Collaborate with team members to develop strategies for maximizing participation, fundraising revenue, and event success.

• Assist with event logistics, donor recognition, communications, and organizational coordination.

Research, Outreach & Project Management

• Develop targeted prospect lists and customized outreach strategies.

• Draft professional emails, partnership invitations, sponsorship communications, and donor correspondence.

• Track outreach efforts, responses, commitments, and follow-up activities.

• Participate in regular team meetings and collaborate directly with organizational leadership.

• Take ownership of assigned fundraising and partnership projects, moving them from research through execution.

• Contribute creative ideas for expanding Childhood Cancer Society’s fundraising capabilities and community impact

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Interest in business development, fundraising, marketing, management, hospitality, event planning, or nonprofit leadership.

• Comfortable initiating professional conversations with businesses and organizations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage responsibilities independently.

• Willingness to conduct proactive outreach and consistently follow up with prospective partners.

• Resourceful and persistent when working toward established goals.

• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

• Passion for helping families affected by pediatric cancer.

Prior fundraising experience is not required. We value initiative, professionalism, creativity, and a willingness to learn.