Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Volo Kids Foundation
Job overview
The Partnerships and Fundraising Events Internship at Volo Kids Foundation involves supporting corporate partnerships and fundraising events to help secure funding and promote youth sports programs.
Responsibilities and impact
The intern will execute corporate fundraising initiatives, research sponsor prospects, assist in event marketing and logistics, recruit sponsors and participants, staff events, and engage in community outreach to promote the foundation's mission.
Compensation and benefits
This is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to earn payment through coaching; it requires college credit and offers experience in nonprofit operations and fundraising.
Experience and skills
Applicants should have skills in Google Drive and Canva, good organizational and communication skills, a positive attitude, dependability, and a commitment to nonprofit work; ability to work independently and professionally with the public is required.
Career development
Interns gain insight into nonprofit operations, fundraising techniques, event management, and communication skills, with past interns advancing to roles in major companies and nonprofits.
Work environment and culture
The foundation values diversity, equal opportunity, and a mission-driven environment focused on youth empowerment through sports.
Company information
Volo Kids Foundation provides free youth sports programs to build active, resilient kids by removing barriers to athletic participation and fostering community well-being.
Team overview
The intern will work directly with a knowledgeable team involved in corporate partnerships and fundraising events.
Job location and travel
The internship is hybrid, based in Washington DC at the Metro Center office at least two days per week from August through November with some flexibility.
Unique job features
The internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and event execution, with opportunities to coach for pay and gain college credit.
Company overview
Volo Kids Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to using play to foster communities of active, resilient, and confident children. Founded in 2015, the foundation provides free quality sports programs to youth, particularly targeting those who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities. The organization is supported financially through proceeds from Volo Sports, Volo Pass, and Volo Virtual purchases, which help fund its youth programs. Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, Volo Kids Foundation operates in various cities, including Washington, D.C., and aims to remove barriers to athletic participation, promoting inclusivity and community building through sports.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your organizational and communication skills, experience or willingness to work with community outreach, and proficiency with tools like Google Drive and Canva, as these are key to succeeding in the Partnerships and Fundraising Events Internship at Volo Kids Foundation.
Highlight any experience or passion for non-profits, fundraising, event planning, or corporate partnerships, as well as your ability to work independently and professionally with the public, to align with the internship’s responsibilities and qualifications.
Apply through multiple channels such as the Volo Kids Foundation’s official website and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your chances of being noticed for this internship.
Connect with current or former employees in the partnerships or fundraising divisions at Volo Kids Foundation on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like expressing admiration for their community impact, asking about their experience working on fundraising events, or inquiring about tips for succeeding in the internship.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising initiatives,' 'corporate partnerships,' 'event marketing,' 'community outreach,' and 'Google Drive' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
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