INTERNSHIP

Events  Fundraising Internship (Part-Time)

Location: Legacy Center Office – 4001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Suite 102, KCMO

Travel: Occasional visits to Club locations across the Kansas City metro area (travel mileage paid)

Reports To: Chief Development officer

School Year:

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week (flexible around your class schedule)

Stipend: $1,600 per semester plus mileage

About Boys C Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

For more than 110 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has helped young people

grow into confident, capable leaders. Our Clubs provide safe places where youth can build

friendships, explore new interests, and gain skills that prepare them for the future.

Our mission is to promote the development of self-esteem, values, and skills for boys and girls,

ages 5–18, with special emphasis on youth from disadvantaged circumstances. Through high-

quality programs and caring mentorship, we help young people realize their full potential.

About the Internship

This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit development, event coordination,

donor relations, and marketing support. Interns will play an active role in supporting fundraising

events and auctions through donor communication, auction item management, event logistics,

and social media engagement.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in gaining practical experience in nonprofit

fundraising, event management, communications, and community engagement within a

collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Event Logistics and Social Media Support

BGCGKC Events & Fundraising Internship Job Description – May 202C |

•  Assist with event logistics, coordination, and on-site event preparation to support

successful execution of organizational events.

•  Prepare and organize event collateral materials, signage, and promotional items.

•  Support Event Directors with event planning, setup, breakdown, and operational

logistics.

•  Pack, transport, and organize event supplies and materials for off-site events and

activations.

•  Provide social media support before, during, and after events to increase engagement

and visibility.

•  Manage live event social media coverage, including real-time posting, streaming, and

audience interaction during events.

•  Promote and engage with event donors, sponsors, attendees, and community

supporters through social media and digital communication channels.

•  Capture and share event highlights, photos, and updates to enhance audience

participation and brand awareness.

Auction Support

•  Enter and maintain auction item information within auction management systems and

databases.

•  Write compelling and accurate auction item descriptions to enhance bidder engagement

and fundraising results.

•  Coordinate and organize auction item pick-ups, deliveries, and inventory tracking.

•  Provide communication support to auction donors, including correspondence,

acknowledgments, and follow-up outreach.

•  Assist with donor relations by ensuring timely and professional communication

regarding auction contributions.

•  Support overall auction operations through administrative coordination and event

preparation tasks.

Event Logistics and Social Media Support

•  Assist with event logistics, coordination, and on-site event preparation to support

successful execution of organizational events.

•  Prepare and organize event collateral materials, signage, and promotional items.

•  Support Event Directors with event planning, setup, breakdown, and operational

logistics.

•  Pack, transport, and organize event supplies and materials for off-site events and

activations.

•  Provide social media support before, during, and after events to increase engagement

and visibility.

•  Manage live event social media coverage, including real-time posting, streaming, and

audience interaction during events.

•  Promote and engage with event donors, sponsors, attendees, and community

supporters through social media and digital communication channels.

BGCGKC Events & Fundraising Internship Job Description – May 202C |

•  Capture and share event highlights, photos, and updates to enhance audience

participation and brand awareness.

Donor Reporting and Analytics Support

•  Provide donor reporting support through accurate data entry and database

management.

•  Maintain and update donor records to ensure accuracy and completeness within the

organization’s database systems.

•  Perform database cleanup and data integrity reviews to improve reporting accuracy and

operational efficiency.

•  Generate donor, fundraising, and campaign reports to support development and

organizational goals.

•  Assist with compiling and organizing donor data for stewardship, acknowledgments, and

reporting purposes.

•  Support the Development team with administrative and reporting tasks related to donor

engagement and fundraising activities.

Direct Mail Support

•  Assist with direct mail production, including printing, assembling, and preparing 

mailings

for distribution.

•  Coordinate stuffing, sorting, and mailing of fundraising appeals, donor communications,

and organizational materials.

•  Collaborate with the Development team to execute direct mail campaigns and donor

outreach initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

•  Majoring in Hospitality/Events Management, Communications, Philanthropic Studies,

Business Administration, Marketing or a related field (or strong interest in these areas)

•  Creative, organized, and eager to learn

•  Comfortable interacting with high-level community leaders and volunteers

•  Comfortable interacting with youth in program environments

•  Active on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Minimum Requirements

•  High school diploma or equivalent

•  Must be 18 years or older

•  Valid driver’s license

•  Ability to pass a background check

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

•  Canva or Adobe design tools

BGCGKC Events & Fundraising Internship Job Description – May 202C |

•  Photography or videography experience

•  Social media copywriting

•  Experience managing social media for campus events, club, or small business

•  Familiarity with Google Analytics or social media insights

What You’ll Gain

•  Real-world events and social media experience

•  Portfolio-ready content and projects

•  Experience working with a mission-driven nonprofit organization

•  Opportunities to cover events and programs across Kansas City

•  Mentorship from experienced marketing and communications professionals

How to Apply

Please email the following to lelmore@helpkckids.org

•  Name, school, and major

•  Current resume

•  Your availability

•  A short note on why you’re interested

•  Optional: links to social content you’ve created, a portfolio, or accounts you manage

Subject Line: Events & Fundraising Intern Application