The Seminar Network is currently seeking a Development Intern. This position will focus on working with current and prospective member research. 

About Us:

The Seminar Network builds mission-driven partnerships with individuals, companies, and foundations to drive change in education, communities, business, public policy, and politics that empowers people to improve their lives. We are building a movement of principled business and philanthropic leaders who maximize the value of their contribution of time, talent, and resources to advance a free and open society.

We are looking for colleagues committed to advancing our mission with energy, commitment, and passion for what they do.

Our Values:

Working at The Seminar Network is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management^® (MBM^®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees. Ten Guiding Principles that encourage principled thought and action form the MBM® culture: Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, and Fulfillment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Research prospective and existing major gift, foundation, and corporate supporters.
• Investigate new potential member leads, identify connections, and develop new information on our existing supporters.
• Identify new research techniques, strategies, and sources.
• Write organized reports on prospective and current members.
• Compile and review legal or financial documents, contact information, and other related information.
• Assist with inter-team communications and knowledge sharing
• Manage database of contacts to ensure accurate and consistent information is being captured

Qualifications:

• High degree of attention to detail and organization
• Ability to take initiative, collaborate, and work independently
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with and commitment to free-market principles
• High degree of discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite
• Salesforce or CRM experience preferred
• Strong analytic problem-solving ability
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
• College-level experience or relevant years of work experience preferred