Description
Orr Group is a consulting firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations to help them drive impact by unlocking capital and talent. Our core services include strategy development, front-line fundraising, fundraising operations, and talent services. Orr Group collaborates with clients to develop tailored strategies that meet their specific needs, aiming to transform nonprofits through embedded partnerships and expert advice. The firm is dedicated to helping nonprofits achieve their goals and create meaningful change in the social sector.
• Wage Per Hour: $17.50
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Hours per week: 30 -35 hours/week
• Days Per week: 4 – 5
• Location & Type: Washington, DC and New York City (Hybrid – Onsite/Remote)
Responsibilities and Duties
What We Offer: The Obama Foundation. The Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. Equal Justice Works. Ronald McDonald House. These are just a few examples of the clients that Orr Group has worked with to grow their impact. As a member of our team, you are offered the opportunity to dive head-first into the infrastructure, research, and processes that drive revenue and growth at these non-profits.
In this role, you will help create and refine client deliverables that help non-profits execute capital campaigns, fundraising events, and long-term strategic plans. You will also have the opportunity to work on a capstone project on a topic of your choice related to the non-profit sector. At the end of the semester, you can present your research to the entire office!
There is no typical day at Orr Group, but if there were, here are some of the tasks you might be doing:
• Gathering data on potential donors, peer non-profits, and charitable industries
• Researching foundations to understand their strategic interest and soliciting potential
• Supporting Associates in managing and tracking data in donor databases/CRM platforms
• Preparing the first draft of client deliverables across all Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Assisting with mailings, client materials preparation, and special projects as assigned
• Assisting the marketing team on various projects such as tracking social media engagement and monitoring client/prospect activities.
• Supporting staff as they prepare for client events including galas, cultivation lunches, or board presentations
• Other administrative and physical duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
*REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS*
• Does this position require U.S. work authorization? – Yes
• Would you sponsor a work visa for the right candidate? – No
• Are you willing to hire candidates that are temporarily authorized to work for a defined period in their field of study? (e.g. for a job / internship under OPT/CPT) – No
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• Proactive: You enjoy being busy and taking on new work. You’re not afraid to ask for a project that might seem daunting.
• Detail-oriented: While you thrive in fast-paced environments, you understand that the smallest aspects of a project are vital in producing quality work. Proof-reading, fact-checking, and sourcing work is second nature to you.
• Problem-solver: Surviving in the non-profit industry is an art, not a science. Whether it’s gathering data, rewriting a proposal, or researching industry trends, you are adamant about exploring all options for moving a client forward.
• Team player: You can work efficiently and collaboratively with other interns and employees to manufacture top-notch work. You are communicative, ensuring that all team members are informed of your progress and any challenges that may arise.
• Adaptable: When change happens, you are flexible and can think on your feet. You like to learn new things and can learn them quickly. From education to social work, you have an interest in learning how non-profits garner support and sustain themselves.
Preferred Majors: Marketing, Communications, Finance, Business, Nonprofit Management, Data Science and Analytics
College Level: Junior, Senior
Benefits
• Biweekly lunch on Wednesdays, coffee chats with staff, and mentorship
• Networking and professional development opportunities as part of TNPA’s Leading EDGE internship program
NOTE: Applicants will be contacted by TNPA and/or the employer. Please, no follow-up phone calls or direct contact with the employer on application status.
About Leading EDGE
This internship is posted by The Nonprofit Alliance’s Leading EDGE Internship Program. This program aims to elevate the visibility of college-age job candidates, including those in underrepresented and first-generation student populations, within the employer job market; and enable first job placements that can lead to a career path in the social good sector, including roles in marketing & fundraising, finance, policy, data management & analysis, and other fields.
We invite all students to learn more and help us create a thriving nonprofit sector that has the support, resources, and influence to make the world a better place. Visit TNPA.org/Leading_EDGE/ for more information.
The nonprofit sector’s ability to change the world is not possible without diversity and inclusion. The Nonprofit Alliance promotes equal opportunity by following EEOC regulations and EEO laws that apply to each part of our organization and taking actions to promote fairness and diversity as part of our equal employment opportunity policy. The Nonprofit Alliance does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotions, transfers, discipline, training, and distribution of benefits. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants and employees who need them for medical or religious reasons, as required by law.
