Advancement Office Intern at Hekima University College

Advancement Office Intern at Hekima University College | Iko Kazi

Key responsibilities
The Intern will be expected to:

Assist with the day-to-day administrative activities of the Advancement Office;
Support the preparation, organization,and maintenance of donor and alumni records and databases;
Research potential donors, foundations, corporations, development agencies, and other funding and partnership opportunities and prepare prospect profiles for review by the Advancement Office;
Assistinpreparing and formatting fundraising proposals, concept notes, donor briefs, reports, presentations, and other advancement materials;
Support donor communication, including correspondence, acknowledgements, invitations, updates, and follow-up communication, under appropriate supervision;
Support the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns, including Hekima Giving Day and other advancement initiatives;
Support social media and other digital communication activities aimed at enhancing the visibility of the College and its fundraising initiatives;
Assistin collecting stories, photographs, testimonials, statistics, and other materials that can support fundraising and institutional communications;
Monitor relevant fundraising opportunities, calls for proposals, grants, scholarships, and partnership opportunities;
Assistin preparing databases, spreadsheets, mailing lists, contact lists, and activity reports;
Provide logistical support for meetings, presentations, donor visits, and other Advancement Office activities;
Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public
Relations, Business Administration, Development Studies, Fundraising, International
Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.

The successful candidate should also:

Demonstrate good written and spoken English;
Have some knowledge ofat least one foreign language;
Have good interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrate basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Possess good organizational and administrative skills;
Demonstrate the ability to conduct basic online and documentary research;
Beable to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team;
Demonstrate discretion and an understanding of confidentiality;
Have an interest in fundraising, higher education, development work, communications, alumni relations, or institutional advancement;
Recent graduates and candidates seeking practical experience in institutional advancement are particularly encouraged to apply.

Desirable qualities

The following would be an added advantage:

Previous internship, volunteer, or work experience in fundraising, communications, development, marketing, public relations, administration, or a related field.
Creativity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
Professional maturity, reliability, and attention to detail.
Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to appreciate the mission and values of Hekima University College

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