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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland seeks a summer intern for its Development Deparul1ent. The department focuses on fundraising from individuals, law firms, corporations and foundations; handles public relations; and conducts
media outreach. A development intern would primarily support the Development Director and Annual Campaign Coordinator with these efforts.
Primary responsibilities:
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plan annual summer cultivation
event
for ne,ver attorneys at
downtown
Cleveland
venue
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research and
drafc
stories for
Poetic Justice
(Legal Aid's
donor
newsletter) |
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research
potential
funding
sources |
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proof read
marketing
and direct mail pieces |
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maintain Raiser's Edge (Legal Aid's donor database) and
perform data entry, including: biographical info, Volunteer Lawyers Program hours, phone numbers, e-mail, additional addresses,
donation data, pledge info, relationships and other notations
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create systems and
procedures
to check accuracy
of Raiser's
Edge data |
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develop
standards of practice for Raiser's Edge
database |
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prepare
donor acknowledgment
letters |
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assist with
the
coordination
of data for reports
to board members |
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Qualifications: Strong organizational, analytical,
interviewing, verbal and written skills. Previous experience in
community social services and knowledge of poverty law and related
legal systems and procedures highly preferred. Must be comfortable with fundraising and basic research. Computer and internet proficiency is
necessary. An ideal
candidate would demonstrate interest in both a legal and nonprofit/government
career.
Application Procedure: Please forward a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
Amy Schuster at
aschuster@lasclev.org.
General Information: Since 1905 the Legal Aid Society of
Cleveland has provided high-quality, free legal assistance
to low-income
clients in Northeast Ohio. Legal Aid is committed to providing
representation to individual clients and addressing systemic problems.
Legal Aid's current staff is a diverse group with considerable skill and experience. Legal Aid is committed to providing
professional development
to all staff. For more information about Legal Aid
please visit www.lasclev.org.
The Cleveland metropolitan area is home to the nationally renowned
Cleveland Orchestra; the Cleveland Museum of Art; the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame; the Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers,
Central Division Champion Cleveland Indians, and the heart-breaking
Cleveland Browns; an award-winning Metroparks system; vineyards; and
many other arts, recreation, and cultural attractions. Cleveland also
has a low cost of living.
Legal Aid is all Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate because of age, race sex, religion,
national origin, marital status, sexual orientation,
or mental or physical
disability.
Posted by the CWRU POSC Department on 03-23-2009
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