Philanthropy Intern at Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

15.25

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Donor Relations, Direct Mail, Stewardship, Event Planning, Prospect Research, Benefit Fulfillment, Planned Giving, Government Affairs, Grant Writing, Project Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Patron Hospitality, Sponsor Management, PowerPoint

Industry

Musicians

Description

Description Reporting directly to a director in the department, this internship provides a strong knowledge base in donor relations, including direct mail, stewardship, event planning, prospect research, benefit fulfillment, planned giving and government affairs. This is an ideal experience for someone pursuing a career in philanthropy. Duties and Responsibilities Research, create and write a direct mail solicitation letter and email follow-ups for current and lapsed donors. Assist with event planning, execution, and patron hospitality. Work concerts with the Philanthropy Team, assisting with donor seat visits, hospitality, and sponsor management. Support government affairs work to include routine communication with government officials. Research potential funders. Draft reports and grant proposals. Assist in acknowledgement preparation and donor benefit fulfillment. Complete research projects on topics useful to Philanthropy team. Create solicitation materials including mailings and PowerPoint presentations. Contribute to the CSO's vision to be the most relevant orchestra in America. Represent the organization's values in your work. Attend professional development sessions. Other related duties required as part of a team environment. Professional Development The internship will include required mentoring, group project, and professional development sessions such as resume review, career coaching, etc. Duration and Schedule The internship begins in September 2026 and concludes at the end of May 2027. Interns will have some flexibility in setting their hours, but are required to have the ability to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. The intern will be expected to have occasional availability on nights and weekends to work concerts and special events. Interviews Onsite interviews will begin early July 2026 and conclude early August 2026. Requirements College Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or those who recently graduated with an expressed interest in Philanthropy. Project management experience. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Candidate should enjoy working with people and demonstrate a passion for working with diverse communities. The CSO encourages those that have been historically underrepresented in orchestral music to apply.

Responsibilities

The intern will support donor relations through direct mail solicitations, prospect research, and grant proposal drafting. Additionally, they will assist with event planning, patron hospitality at concerts, and government affairs communications.