About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with a single defined objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation provides a distinctive combination of scientific, business, and media assets to this core focus. This triple-pronged, singularly-defined strategy towards disease research enables a dynamic, motivated, and young organization. MJFF has quickly grown into the largest global funder of Parkinson’s disease research outside of the federal government and has funded over $800million in research projects across academic and industry labs worldwide.
MJFF raises over $90 million annually. We deliberately have no endowment or reserve because we believe that our capital needs to be invested today to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible. We start our fundraising from zero each year and deploy funds raised as quickly as possible, in a strategic, targeted, and vetted manner. The Foundation has approximately 145 full-time employees who are based in New York City.
Job requirements:
The MJFF internship program provides a hands-on experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit organization. MJFF has an exciting learning opportunity available as an Advancement/Special Events Intern. This is a chance to work within a world-class, high-profile nonprofit. This internship includes the opportunity to participate on two teams within our organization. All interns are paid $15 stipend per day. Our general business hours are 9am to 5pm.
Primary responsibilities include:
Advancement
• Fact checking doctor recommendations list
• Update PD resources doc
• Research and prospecting- focus on $1k -2499 unassigned donors as well as heat map folks
• Phone number verification in Spokeo so we’re not calling multiple numbers (for new donors/prospects)
• Printing receipts
• Summer proposals (print, get envelopes together, etc)
Special Events
• Assisting with logistics leading up to Breaking Par (printing, mailings)
• Managing Co-Chair fundraising reports for Breaking Par
• Assisting with Receipting after event
• Research possible new venue options for 2020 Special Events
• Update Celebrity Publicist Contact information (excel) for Funny Thing
Qualifications of an Ideal Candidate:
• Must be pro-active, self-directed, detail-oriented and organized
• Must possess strong inter-personal skills and excellent phone skills
• Must possess capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Microsoft Skills required
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing your specific qualifications and interes . Applicants who best match the position description will be contacted. Submissions without cover letters will not be considered.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.