Advancement Office Intern- Summer 2026

Job Title: Advancement Office Intern Department: Advancement – Development Reports To: Director, Annual Fund Location: Rogerson Communities, 1 Florence Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 Duration: Temporary or seasonal: Summer 2026 Hours: 16 hours per week Job Type: Paid Internship Compensation: $18 per hour The Advancement Office Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s development efforts. Key Responsibilities Major Event Support – Welcome Home 2026: Assist with planning, timelines, and execution of a major fundraising gala; coordinate invitation lists, RSVPs, and guest communications; support event set‑up, registration, and live auction; CRM data entry and tracking. Appeal Cycle Support: Learn and help maintain timelines and workflows for annual and special campaign appeals; support data entry, segmentation, and mailing list preparation within the donor database; track responses and assist in analyzing appeal performance metrics. Donor Cultivation & Stewardship: Conduct research on prospects and current donors to support cultivation strategies; assist with preparing donor briefings, call sheets, and stewardship materials; manage acknowledgment letters and donor recognition processes; support consistent documentation of donor interactions and updates within the CRM; participate in cultivation planning meetings and contribute ideas for strengthening donor acquisition, engagement, and retention. Donor Relations: Learn the importance of communication pieces such as newsletters, impact updates, and donor spotlights; help ensure donor information remains accurate and confidential across systems; provide administrative support for donor meetings, including scheduling and follow‑up tasks. Events Support: Assist with planning, timelines, and execution of a major gala and community events; coordinate invitation lists, RSVPs, and guest communications; support onsite event set‑up, registration, and hospitality; contribute to post‑event stewardship efforts, including thank‑you communications and data entry. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance when needed; support filing, scanning, and maintaining shared documents; assist with special projects as assigned. Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in nonprofit management, English, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and materials. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Interest in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, and/or event planning. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and an interest in learning donor database/CRM systems. Ability to conduct research and synthesize information clearly and accurately. Comfortable interacting with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, donors, volunteers, and community members. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion. Initiative‑taking, dependable, a good sense of humor, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. Rogerson Communities is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr