Nashville Public Library Foundation Internship

Organization
The Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which raises money through private donations to support and enhance the programs and facilities of the Nashville Public Library. Founded in 1997, NPLF has raised more than $43 million to advance the impact and reach of NPL programs and initiatives. For more information, please visit www.nplf.org.

Position Description

Location:  Hybrid with approximately 1-day per week in the NPLF office, Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37206. A computer cannot be provided, so the intern must use their personal computer when working remotely.

Hours: 5-15 hours per week, dependent on intern availability

Duration: June and July 2022, but can be adjusted depending on intern’s schedule

Salary: This position is unpaid, but the position will include a complimentary 1-year membership to the Next Chapter Society. Parking expenses will be covered when working in the office.

Job Purpose

This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience of Nashville Public Library Foundation’s work in community giving, and particularly the Next Chapter Society. It will be of particular interest to someone wanting to gain knowledge of and experience with nonprofit fundraising and the NPL library system.

As an intern, you will provide general support to the team but will be focused on assisting the Director of Community Giving with the Next Chapter Society, community outreach, stewardship, and data entry.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assisting with promotion and coordination of the NCS t-shirt campaign, to include communicating with influencers to provide messaging, obtain t-shirt sizes, t-shirt delivery, and stewardship.
  • Making donor thank you calls and sending notes
  • Adding donor information and actions to into The Raiser’s Edge database
  • Identifying and representing NCS/NPLF at community events
  • Attending and assisting with monthly Library 101 Tours, if possible
  • Attending bi-weekly Fundraisers’ Meetings
  • General administrative support when needed

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission of NPLF to fundraise and advocate for Nashville Public Library.
  • IT skills – experience of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, and Google docs.
  • Excellent telephone manner and writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires
  • Excellent organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic
  • Ability to carry out administrative duties effectively
  • Desire to learn, develop and advance personal fundraising experience
  • Keen interest in working in the nonprofit sector, particularly fundraising

Desirable

  • Experience with The Raiser’s Edge database or an aptitude to learn the software
  • Experience with managing a fundraising and/or marketing campaigns
  • Experience in relationship management or marketing and sales
  • A current NPL user

How to Apply

Your application should include a resume of no more than two pages and a supporting statement of no more than one page.  Your supporting statement should highlight your interest and your motivation for undertaking this internship. Please detail the following:

  • Relevant experience, ensuring this is in line with the above job description and qualifications
  • Your internship goals
  • Requirements of supervisor if internship is being used for school credit
  • Desired weekly hours and availability
  • Your preferred start date and duration of the internship, if appointed.

Please send your application to Amy Renigar, Director of Community Giving, amy.renigar@nplf.org no later than April 25, 2022.