Advancement Intern

Description

Why One Family Illinois?

At One Family Illinois (Formerly SOS Children's Villages Illinois) we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring One Family Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.

· Work for an impactful organization with a purpose

· Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion

· Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life

· PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays

· Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists

· Employee Referral Bonuses

The Role: The Advancement Intern supports One Family Illinois by assisting with special events planning, corporate volunteer opportunities, and community engagement opportunities.  

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fundraising, Development & Community Engagement intern to support our advancement team in advancing fundraising goals while strengthening relationships within the community. This internship offers hands-on experience in donor relations, outreach strategy, and community-based initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about mission-driven work and community impact. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and executing fundraising campaigns, events, and community outreach initiatives 
• Research and identify prospective donors, sponsors, community partners, and stakeholders 
• Support donor and community outreach efforts, including drafting emails, newsletters, and thank-you communications 
• Help coordinate community engagement activities such as volunteer programs, local events, and partnership meetings 
• Represent the organization at community events and assist with outreach efforts 
• Maintain and update donor and community partner databases, tracking engagement and contributions 
• Prepare fundraising and outreach materials such as presentations, reports, and social media content 
• Collaborate with marketing/communications teams to align messaging across fundraising and outreach efforts 
• Analyze fundraising and engagement data to support reporting and strategy development 
• Provide general administrative support to the development team 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• High level of organization and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
• Interest in fundraising, community engagement, nonprofit work, or social impact 
• Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS.  
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation, as the position will be split between Villages and will be involved within the communities.   
• Willingness to travel within the community and to the various agency sites.   
• Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends. Schedule may regularly be later mornings to evenings on weekdays and weekends depending on activities scheduled. Schedule to be finalized with the supervisor.   
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.   
• Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.   
• Ability to work in a team environment.   
• Strong communication and organizational skills.  
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.   
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.   
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.   
• Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free environment.   
• Commitment to One Family Illinois philosophy and mission.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with CRM or donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang) 
• Familiarity with event planning, volunteer coordination, or community outreach 
• Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Google Sheets) 
• Previous internship or volunteer experience in a nonprofit, fundraising, or community-based organization