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Fundraising Event InternOrganization: FurnitureBank of Metro Atlanta
Job Categories: Event Fundraising, Administrative, Development, Volunteer &Intern, Housing/Homeless Services, Position Description:TheFurniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is seeking an event fundraising intern toassist with two fundraisers -  theAtlanta Mattress 500, a fundraising event to be held October 13, 2012, featuresracers, four bed pushers and one bed rider, who race through Atlantic Stationand Chairish the Future, to be heldMarch 9, 2013, is an art auction and gala. An internwill assist with all aspects of both events including registration, recruitmentof teams or artists, fundraising, web development, correspondence withparticipants and sponsors, solicit in-kind donations, event logistics, amongother things. This is an unpaid position. Internship Dates: August 1(start date flexible) – December 1, several meetings a month
Hours: 2 – 5 hours a weekResponsibilities:·        Coordinate and support the Fundraising Team·        Help create and maintain team participant roster·        Manage and track communications with teams·        Assist with communication with sponsors·        Develop and assist with event logistics·        Solicit in kind donations for the race·        Write and oversee the sending of thank you letters·        Attend and participate in all committee meetingsQualifications:·        Must be responsible, motivated, capable of independent work, andeager to support people fleeing domestic violence, living with HIV/AIDS ormoving out of homeless situations.·        Proficiency with Office software, including MS Word and Excel·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills and prioritizing·        Ability to work on multiple projectsAbout Us:The Furniture Bank’s vision is for allindividuals and families in need to have the necessary furniture to live safelyand securely.  Our mission is to recycleused furniture from individuals and companies and give it to people moving outof homelessness, fleeing domestic violence and living with HIV/AIDS.  The Furniture Bank helps over 3,000people in metro Atlanta every year.  Weenhance metro Atlanta’s non-profit community and engage the metro Atlantacommunity in service.  We are the productof partnership and community support. For more information visit www.furniturebankatlanta.org. To Apply:Sendresume, cover letter and references to chodges@furniturebankatlanta.org.  Please respond by July 15, 2012
Education Level: College