Advancement Internship- 6665

Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!

INTERNSHIP TYPE:              Internship 

HOURS/SCHEDULE:             Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10am-3pm (Days/times subject to availability)

PROGRAM/LOCATION:       Development, Windsor, CT

Summary: Community Health Resources (CHR), the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, is looking for an intern to support a range of fundraising, donor engagement, and brand management efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on fundraising experience and work side-by-side with development and marketing professionals. The intern will be part of CHR’s Advancement Team and duties will include:

• Pre-event support for CHR’s signature fundraising event, Swing for Hope, a golf and tennis outing in September of 2026.
• Ongoing support for CHR’s development activities including donor events, mailings, and more.
• Ongoing brand management support to help represent CHR at community events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Event Support: Swing for Hope
  • Assist the Development and Marketing Associate with conducting outreach to businesses to inquire about in-kind donations for the 2026 Swing for Hope silent auction. Similarly, track the outreach and confirmed donations.
  • Support the Development Director in all aspects of event organization, including:
    • Tracking donations
    • Assembling silent auction baskets
    • Arranging golf games
    • Assembling day-of materials
  • Ongoing Development Work
    • Print weekly donation acknowledgements, get letters signed by SVP, and mail them out within 48 hours of receiving the donation.
    • Assist with monthly/quarterly mailings, including new donor mailings and monthly birthday cards.
    • Keep track of donor touchpoints in Bloomerang.
    • Assist with internal and external events.
    • Manage accurate inventory of fundraising supplies, including CHR cards, envelopes, stamps, stationery, etc.
  • Brand Management
    • Fulfill requests for swag and marketing support from internal departments.
    • Maintain accurate calendar of community events.
    • Manage accurate inventory of marketing swag.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school degree, enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program

Experience: Applicants with related experience to non-profit fundraising or special events preferred; experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and donor database/CRM platforms is a plus.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Excellent communication skills
• Be communicative with both supervisors and detail-oriented
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of CHR’s clients
• Have a car and/or ability to travel to the Windsor office

WHY INTERN AT CHR?

• Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
• Make a difference in our community
• Earn school credit
• Flexible hours
• And much more…!

COMPENSATION*

$18.00/hr

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.