Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

An internship with the American Heart Association can offer you valuable, marketable experience and the opportunity for you to make a difference in the health and well-being of thousands, even millions, of people.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Prospect Research Intern in our Mission Advancement department. Mission Advancement is responsible for raising individual major gifts and foundation grants of $100,000 or more, as well as government grants, and estate gifts from donors who wish to make an impact and leave a lasting legacy.

The work of the Mission Advancement team is centered on building strong donor relationships and providing opportunities for financial support that align with the donor’s financial capacity and interests. The Prospect Research Intern will support the research needs of the Mission Advancement team in a variety of ways, described below.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/22/2024 – 8/11/2024
• Remote position
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

Reporting to National Director of Prospect Research and Management, our intern will research key prospects and donors to inform major gift donor pathing, engagement, and strategies.

Research and Analysis

• Conduct top-line research on individuals and institutional prospects using various online and offline resources.
• Contribute to developing comprehensive profiles for the most promising prospects that include philanthropic capacity, charitable interests, affiliations, and connections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of research findings.
• Follow protocols established by the Data Quality and Reporting Manager.

Prospect Identification

• Assist in the identification of new prospects by reviewing and analyzing lists, databases, annual reports, and other public sources.
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize and categorize prospects based on their alignment with the American Heart Association.

Support Fundraising Strategies

• Provide research-driven insights to inform fundraising strategies and engagement plans for prospects.
• Participate in meetings to discuss research findings and contribute to strategic discussions.

Confidentiality and Ethics

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations when conducting research and handling donor information.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Research skills - An ability to do “deep dives” in individuals, companies and foundations.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• A highly motivated self-starter who creates opportunity does not wait for direction, is highly organized, and operates with limited management – this role must be resourceful.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and professionally in a corporate environment and assume responsibility for completing projects from inception through final results.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
• Availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F within the 8:30am-5:00pm central timeframe.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. As a remote position, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close April 19, 2024.

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• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Apply Today:

So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.