Institutional Giving Intern

Part Time

Institutional Giving Intern

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Schedule: 6–12 hours/week | 12–14 weeks (March–June) 

Compensation: $15/hour 

Location: Remote (Candidates do not need to be based in the NYC area) 

Reporting to: Director of Institutional Giving

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Position Overview


American Composers Orchestra (ACO) seeks an Institutional Giving Intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in the nonprofit arts sector. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in foundation and government grant writing, as well as corporate sponsorship, within a highly collaborative environment. The intern will work closely with the Director of Institutional Giving to support the institutional fundraising lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

  • Research: Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
  • Coordination: Assist with scheduling meetings with program officers and stakeholders.
  • Grant Preparation: Organize source materials and assist in developing grant support documents (formatting proposal supplements).
  • Media Management: Organize artistic work samples, including photographs, audio, and video files/links for submission.
  • Stewardship: Assist in preparing grant acknowledgments and reports for current funders.
  • Administration: Assist with maintaining internal record-keeping and archiving proposal content for future use.

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Qualifications

  • Strong interest in arts administration, music, or nonprofit development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Close attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.