The Development Intern (Fundraising Strategy & Operations) works directly with the Growth team to analyze compelling data across the Foundation’s revenue lines and provide recommendations.
About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.
Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson's and their families.
We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 250 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking an Intern in our Fundraising Strategy & Operations (FSO) Department. The Intern will work directly with the Growth team to analyze compelling data across the Foundation’s revenue lines and provide recommendations. Daily tasks will include but are not limited to tracking the progress of various projects across the team, communicating process updates and providing recommendations on strategic action to be taken. This internship will provide an opportunity to cross-collaborate with other resource teams and departments across the Foundation.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Track outputs, milestones, timelines, analytics and metrics of various projects across the Development Team
- Maintain Development calendar
- Prepare and distribute agendas for team wide weekly meetings
- Support a portfolio of strategic projects aimed at increasing the fundraising efficiency and effectiveness of the Development Business Unit
- Employ extensive and effective communication, coordination and teamwork across a group of internal customers within the Development Team
- Prepare a suite of recurring revenue reports and build new revenue reports as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve current reporting formats, processes and systems
- Establish and maintain channels for continuous feedback from the Development team regarding their requirements for resources, information, and support
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Experience with analyzing data and trends is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills reflecting precise attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize initiatives accordingly
- Creative, solutions-oriented with a proactive lens to problem solving
Salary:
The hourly range for this internship is:
- Undergraduate Students: $17-$19/hour
- Graduate Students: $19-$21/hour
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.
MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.