<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal">I'm
writing to let you know about an opportunity to work with Gay &
Lesbian Advocates & Defenders as a Special Events/Development <span class="il"></span> <span class="il">Intern</span>.
This is an amazing
learning experience and we're hoping to find a student who shares our
passion for social change and has a willingness to learn more about
development and event planning. The description is below, anyone
interested should send
their resume and a brief statement of interest (cover letter) to
GLAD's Database & Special Events Assistant, Mo Pepin, at <a href="mailto:mpepin@glad.org">mpepin@glad.org</a>. Please share this email with your friends. <i>You do not have to be a student to apply.</i> If you are a student, we'll work with you if you're able to receive credit.</p>
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<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Disclaimer: </b>The
intern would be working directly with me. I'm GLAD's Senior Manager of
Events and Donor Engagement. Thanks for helping us find someone great!<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)</i> is
New England’s leading legal rights
organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation,
HIV status and gender identity and expression. <br>
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The Development Department is looking for an intern to help raise the funds
that enable GLAD to meet our mission. <b>This is a great opportunity for
someone who wants to have an impact on these issues in a very practical
way. <span style="color:red">Join us and learn about or gain further
experience in special events fundraising and non-profit development</span></b><span style="color:red">. <br>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The special events intern’s
responsibilities/opportunities would include:</b></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
mso-no-proof:yes">Coordinate outreach to auction donors and event sponsors
through mailings, telephone solicitations, and emails</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes"> </span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
mso-no-proof:yes">Execute silent auction composed of 180 items with an overall
value over $40,000 including onsite coordination of event volunteers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes"> </span></p>
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mso-layout-grid-align:auto;punctuation-wrap:hanging;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;
mso-vertical-align-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:
Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Assist
with sponsorship solicitation and donor acknowledgement mailings.</span></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:
Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Research
donor prospects for the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Transgender
Family Law</i> book. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;
margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 9.0pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:auto;punctuation-wrap:hanging;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;
mso-vertical-align-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:
Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Collect
RSVPs for GLADHours and add to donor database (Raiser’s Edge).</span></p>
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margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 9.0pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:auto;punctuation-wrap:hanging;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;
mso-vertical-align-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:
Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Research
and update corporate sponsorship contacts in donor database (Raiser’s Edge). </span></p>
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margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 9.0pt;
mso-layout-grid-align:auto;punctuation-wrap:hanging;text-autospace:ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;
mso-vertical-align-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:
Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Provide
registration support at GLAD’s regional events and Equal Justice Council
briefings.</span></p>
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Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Accompany
staff on regional event site visits.</span></p>
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margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 9.0pt;
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mso-vertical-align-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:
Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Prepare
Spirit of Justice Award Dinner corporate sponsorship packets.</span></p>
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Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Pre-event
recruitment and coordination of volunteers.</span></p>
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Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Assist
with annual event budget prep.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Perform
other tasks as needed to carry out fundraising objectives and priorities for
entire organization.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in
non-profit development and preferably some background in an administrative
office setting. The ability to take direction, show initiative and follow
through in a dynamic environment is a must. Excellent attention to detail and a
willingness to ask questions are also critical. <span style="mso-no-proof:yes"></span></p>
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<i>Ongoing training and supervision will be provided. Dress code is casual.</i><br>
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<h1><font size="2"><span>Hours</span><span><br>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Intern</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
positions are 20-40 hours a week for 6 months.10am-6pm, occasional
evenings. Flexible schedule. </span>Dependability is a must. </font></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Stipend</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Commit to 40 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months and
receive a $2,400 stipend. Monthly T pass will be reimbursed for interns that
commit to 20+ hours per week.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Location</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">T-accessible – between Park St & Downtown Crossing.</p>
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<b>Please send a resume and cover letter to:<br>
</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Database & </span>Special
Events Assistant – Mo Pepin<br>
e-mail <a href="mailto:mpepin@glad.org">mpepin@glad.org</a> (no phone calls
please)<br style="mso-special-character:line-break">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt">GLAD is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. We are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally
diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural
environment and strongly encourage applications from people of color,
individuals with disabilities, and members of the transgender community.</span></i><span style="font-size:9.5pt"></span></p>