Overview

AARP's Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need - empowering, defending, protecting, and helping thousands of clients each year in many areas of civil law.

Are you interested in learning more about nonprofit fundraising while making a real impact on the lives of older adults? Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) is a charitable affiliate of AARP that provides free legal and social work services to low-income older adults in Washington, DC. Especially as LCE enters its 50th anniversary, our donor engagement work will increase dramatically - and the intern will play a central role in supporting our ability to secure, track, and steward donations. LCE is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Fall 2024, with the possibility of extending additional semesters.

Responsibilities

• Receive, track, and acknowledge donations to LCE
• Provide logistical support for donor cultivation events and fundraisers
• Track progress towards goals in individual and corporate fundraising campaigns
• Conduct in-depth research on LCE donors and create briefs on these donors for LCE executives
• Assist with LCE donor mailings
• Ensure integrity of LCE donor data to ensure efficient and accurate donor communications
• Support compliance with government and foundation grants

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university, be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
• Pursuing a degree in fields related to communications and/or social justice
• Interest in and passion for nonprofit fundraising
• Personal experience with or in nonprofit fundraising is preferred but not required
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated individual who can determine and honor deadlines
• Interest in securing justice for low-income older adults
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work on multiple projects with attention to detail

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.