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About the Role

An internship with UNHCR Canada offers the candidate the opportunity to engage in daily activities, gain real-world experience, and make a difference in the lives of people worldwide. The intern will work with a seasoned fundraising professional team, applying educational knowledge to real-life situations and using creativity in their work. This position is part of the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH) team, providing exposure to donor cultivation and stewardship through various channels.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination of event logistics, including vendor management, venue setup, scheduling, invites, catering, and equipment needs.
Help coordinate personalized touchpoints for mid-value donors (handwritten thank you cards, thank you calls, impact reports, event invites, etc.).
Project manage the development of mid-value donor communication materials including proposals, cover letters, and thank you letters.
Provide proof-reading and fact-checking support.
Conduct research, gather content and support the drafting, editing, and proofreading of written materials.
Use prospect research tools to create prospect briefings on a handful of mid-level and major donors.
Support with due diligence screening reports.
Work in the donor databases to manage donor records and ensure that gifts are reflected properly in the database and tracker.
Assist with researching and analyzing data for all fundraising and marketing efforts.
Pull information from a variety of sources to report on the effectiveness of our marketing and communication materials.
Help with general administrative work and other tasks as requested.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
University degree or college degree in progress (completed at least 2 years of Study) or completed within the last 24 months required.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Good computer skills, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Eligible to work in Canada (Authorization in writing to work in Canada under the Federal Immigration Act (valid work permit) – Canadian residents- Canadian Citizens).

Skills

Communications
Marketing
International Development
Database entry/management
French language skills

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Home-based
Full-time

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

University degree or college degree in progress (completed at least 2 years of Study) or completed within the last 24 months
Degree in Communications, Marketing or International Development is an asset
Bachelor's
High school diploma

Salary/Compensations

$2168.88 a month

About the Company

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is the world’s leading not-for-profit organization in helping and protecting the millions of people forced to flee their homes because of violence, conflict, and persecution.
We deliver life-saving assistance, including shelter, food and water while also safeguarding fundamental human rights, safety, and dignity.
Our Canadian office is part of a global network that is working in 135 countries, protecting over 80 million people.
We were founded in 1950 as part of the United Nations effort to help people displaced by World War II.
Since then, we have been on the ground helping over 50 million people forced to leave their homes and have even received two Nobel Prizes for our work.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions.
UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity.
With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more.
Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.
Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high.
Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.

Equal Opportunity

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.