British ORT Summer Internship

Description:

Interested in a career in the charity sector?

Want to build up your CV and gain real, hands on fundraising experience?

British ORT has an exciting new fundraising internship that will offer you the opportunity to gain hands on fundraising experience and play a meaningful role in its UK offices.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and eloquent fundraiser, willing to work with our dynamic and dedicated team to raise funds in support of ORT's educational projects worldwide.

The internship is for two months, beginning July 21st 2010.

Job Description

- Working alongside the Director, you will be involved in researching potential donors and trusts
- You will be writing and submitting funding proposals to trusts potentially interested in ORT's work.
- You will help develop and maintain links with potential donors
- Working with British ORT staff, you will help organise and support exciting fundraising events

Skills Required

Essential:
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Good computing skills including Word, Excel and Databases
- An ability to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision
- Good team working skills
- Enthusiasm, dedication and a willingness to have fun!

Desirable:
- Experience in fundraising
- A knowledge of the British Jewish Community

What will we offer in return?

- Professional references on successful completion of placement
- A supportive, challenging placement
- Real, meaningful work experience
- Advice and guidance to help you find a job within the third sector
- The opportunity to make a real difference to our work with communities worldwide
- A fun, rewarding, enriching experience

To apply, send a CV and covering letter to: noga.zivan@britishort.org