MSF Prospects Research Internship

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) South Africa is looking for a Prospect Research Intern. The Prospect Research Intern at MSF Southern Africa as part of the High Value Team and will be instrumental in helping the team identify and build a portfolio of specific individuals, trusts and foundations by providing key information on current and potential new supporters. Additionally, the intern will help produce research briefs for the High Value Team. In turn the prospect research intern will have an opportunity to learn first-hand the Principles of Fundraising from a highly innovative and experienced team.

Reporting to the Donor Development Coordinator the prospect research intern supports the growth and retention of MSF’s South Africa’s mid-level and major donor revenue programme. In addition to assuming responsibility for meeting the prospect identification and research needs of the fundraising department the Prospect Research intern proactively reviews the mid-level and major gifts pipeline and actively researches new prospects.

The Prospect Research Intern will ideally be an individual with an interest in prospect identification, research and strategy formulation. He or she should be highly computer literate with high level oral, written communication and statistical presentation skills.

This is an initial 6 month internship with the possibility of extension. All interns get paid an hourly stipend.

What are the requirements?

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualification / studying towards a qualification in marketing, advertising; or 1-2 years’ experience in a marketing environment.
• No prior knowledge (e.g. of prospect research or trusts and foundations) is necessary
• A natural curiosity about people is key, as in an interest in research

Knowledge and skills

• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Demonstrate proficiency in the methods of information acquisition, including use of online sources, and print directories/media. Show initiative in identifying new sources of information, as they become necessary and/or available.
•  Ability to organise and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high efficiency, yet thorough attention to detail and follow through.
•  Demonstrate strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
•  Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
•   Resourceful and independent, but comfortable working within the framework of an integrated fundraising program and team-oriented environment.
•  Excellent analytical skills and ability to locate and interpret financial and biographical information from a variety of sources.

How to apply?

To get more information and to apply for this 2017 internship CLICK HERE

Closing date: 15 January 2017