Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Job Description:               Wishes & More is seeking a passionate and motivated intern to assist the Wish Department in a variety of wish-granting tasks. This intern will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector and directly impact the lives of children facing terminal and life-threatening conditions.

Time Commitment:        Weekly commitment of 8-12 hours per week

Responsibilities:

1.      Grant a Wish, which may include:

·         Send and follow up on medical forms

·         Input and make updates to records in the Wishes & More Salesforce database

·         Partake in wish interviews with a seasoned volunteer

·         Prepare budgets for the wishes

·         Collect and compare bids to purchase gifts

·         Create wish trip itinerary packets

·         Make the wish experience more unique and special by planning an “enhancement”

·         Plan a reveal to let the child know their wish is coming true

·         Write and promote stories about the wishes we grant

2.      Community Engagement:

·         Research local events and solicit donations from event hosts and entertainment vendors

·         Foster new relationships by thanking donors and encouraging ongoing involvement

·         Maintain an internal calendar of events

·         Distribute and track opportunities among current and former wish families

3.      Outreach:

·         Develop and implement a plan to promote Wishes & More to hospitals and other organizations

·         Research and identify new organizations to connect with

Preferred Skillsets:Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, organized, attentive listening, excellent oral and written communication, ability to work independently, career interest in non-profit organization, willing to accept a variety of tasks with a positive attitude.

Benefits:

·         Gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector

·         Develop outreach, communication, and project coordination skills

·         Work in a meaningful role that directly benefits children facing life-threatening illnesses

·         Potential for academic credit if coordinated through your institution

Job Description: Obtain work experience with a non-profit organization by helping research, solicit, and obtain items for the annual Gala’s silent and live auctions - February 27, 2027 – a 700-person event. Gain working knowledge of the creation of a large-scale auction with multiple sections and a variety of values, while using specialized resources: OneCause, Salesforce database, and Canva.
This position is unpaid.

Time Commitment: Weekly commitment – minimum of 8 hours per week
Flexible with any school requirements
Flexible: November-February


Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Director of Development and Auction Solicitation Committee on ideas for new and exciting auction items
• Solicit for auction and gift bag items from new and sustaining donors by email/phone/in-person
• Conduct research on new potential individual and corporate donors as well as outreach to local organizations for donations collecting contact information
• Monitor inventory and seek donations to create well-rounded baskets and selection
• Help track incoming donations and thank donors
• Database Management: Data entry of auction items and donor maintenance in Salesforce
• Must be available to work all day of Winter Gala on February 27, 2027

Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical-thinking and creativity
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to accept a variety of tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Skills Learned:
• Learn critical B2B & direct sales strategies and skills
• Learn how to create strategic lead sourcing through donor research
• Direct experience in OneCause fundraising software, Salesforce CRM, Canva, and Microsoft Office Applications
• Event planning
• Multi-tasking
• Professional business etiquette


If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: ashlee@wishesandmore.org

Job Description: Gain work experience with a non-profit organization by providing support directly related to the annual Gala on February 27, 2027, a 700-person fundraising event. Acquire working knowledge of event promotion and fundraising by professionally displaying donations, decorating merchandise, taking auction photography for over 350 items, and supporting the event photography for a large-scale fundraiser.
This position is unpaid.

Time Commitment: Weekly commitment – minimum of 6 hours per week
Flexible with any school requirements
Flexible: November-February
Responsibilities:
• Note: Please have a smartphone with a good camera or a separate handheld camera of some kind for this internship
• Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Development to create a variety of displays for auction items that are enticing to the donor, increasing fundraising potential to meet auction budget goals
• Edit and upload all graphics and photos into the bidding platform (OneCause)
• Create & generate tabletop displays for all non-physical items as needed
• Photograph incoming auction packages
• Creatively display auction packages in baskets to enhance visibility on bidding platform
• Edit and write creative descriptions for auction packages
• Effectively promote auction items via social media, PowerPoint, website, bidding platform and live auction displays
• Must be available to work all day of Winter Gala on February 27, 2027

Qualifications:
• General experience in photography
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Critical-thinking and creativity
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to accept a variety of tasks

Skills Learned:
• Collaboration
• Event & Auction Photography
• Creative marketing and display creation
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Direct experience in OneCause, Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications
• Event planning
• Professional business etiquette


If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: Ashlee@wishesandmore.org

Job Description: Gain work experience with a non-profit organization by assisting with social media video editing, content creation, and inspirational & creative storytelling about the kids & families we serve, with an additional focus on promoting the annual gala on Feb 27, 2027.
This position is unpaid.


Time Commitment: Weekly commitment – 10-15 hours per week (flexible with school requirements)
October - February

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with internal sources and research data to determine which stories will have the most impact
• Write compelling and emotional stories for various mediums
• Design and create videos with persuasive verbiage and inspirational music for reels using video and photo content provided by wish families
• Use social media best practices to boost relevant posts
• Track KPIs for social media outlets
• Available to work the evening of the Winter Ball on Feb 27, 2027
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Marketing, Public Relations or Communications areas of study preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Dropbox
• Experience in Canva or similar graphic design program
• Experience with iMovie. Canva and/or Adobe Premiere Pro in editing and creating video content
• Strong organizational, listening, oral and written communication skills
• Resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a team
• Willingness to accept a variety of tasks

Skills Learned:
• Professional communications
• Creative writing & editing
• Collaboration / Teamwork
• Self-confidence
• Organization / multi-tasking
• Direct experience in Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications
• Event Promotion
• Professional business etiquette


If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: ashlee@wishesandmore.org

Job Description: Gain work experience with a non-profit organization by assisting in the marketing and communications efforts directly related to the annual gala on February 27, 2027 – a 700-person event. Gain working knowledge of the execution of a large-scale fundraising event.
This position is unpaid.


Time Commitment: Weekly commitment – 10-15 hours per week - (flexible with school requirements)
October - February

Responsibilities:
• Research or interview subjects to gather data for promotion and storytelling
• Write compelling and interesting biographies, sponsor promotions and event content
• Design and create graphics with persuasive verbiage for videos, social media and print
• Edit and create slideshows
• Write / Create social media event promotions
• Design creative elements & graphics for inclusion in videos or printed recognitions
• Assist in event planning and execution of major fundraising event
• Available to work the evening of the Winter Ball on Feb 27, 2027
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Marketing, Public Relations or Communications areas of study preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Dropbox
• Experience in Canva or similar graphic design program
• Experience with Powerpoint in editing and creating compelling slideshows
• Strong organizational, listening, oral and written communication skills
• Resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as a team
• Willingness to accept a variety of tasks

Skills Learned:
• Professional communications
• Creative writing & editing
• Collaboration / Teamwork
• Self-confidence
• Organization / multi-tasking
• Direct experience in Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications
• Event planning
• Professional business etiquette


If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: ashlee@wishesandmore.org

Job Description: Obtain work experience with a non-profit organization by providing support directly related to the Annual Gala on February 27, 2027, a 700-person fundraising event. Gain working knowledge of large-scale communications, crafting displays in Canva, leading volunteers, and learning the building blocks of auctions and event management.
This position is unpaid.

Time Commitment: Weekly commitment – minimum of 6-8 hours per week
Hours are adaptable to school requirements
Flexible: November-February


Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Development to create a variety of displays for auction items that are enticing to the donor, increasing fundraising potential to meet auction budget goals
• Create & generate certificates for items that don’t have one
• Create & generate tabletop displays for all non-physical items as needed
• Create communications for over 200 volunteers
• Learn and execute setting up an auction room in a visually pleasing manner
• Use organizational skills to track and label Gala items
• Must be available to work all day of Winter Gala on February 27, 2027

Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable with smart phones
• Critical-thinking and creativity
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to accept a variety of tasks

Skills Learned:
• Collaboration
• Creative writing & display creation
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Direct experience in OneCause, Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications
• Event planning
• Professional business etiquette


If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: Ashlee@wishesandmore.org

There are many steps involved in granting a wish, and the Wish Team needs support in many of these steps. We need an in-office volunteer that can think on their feet, is quick to learn new tasks, and will be enthusiastic in supporting the wish process in a variety of ways.

Duties:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours/week + a volunteer orientation (if one has not yet been attended).

Skills: Comfortable with using a computer (opening, editing, saving, closing documents; navigating the internet; doing research), attention to detail, organized.