Advancement Internship- 6665

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Job Title: Advancement Internship- 6665

Company Name:	Community Health Resources
Location:	Windsor, CT
Position Type:	Internship
Post Date:	01/31/2026
Expire Date:	03/02/2026
Job Categories:	Healthcare, Other, Nonprofit and Volunteer Services

Job Description

Advancement Internship- 6665
 
Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!
INTERNSHIP TYPE: Internship 
HOURS/SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10am-3pm (Days/times subject to availability)
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Development, Windsor, CT
 Summary: Community Health Resources (CHR), the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, is looking for an intern to support a range of fundraising, donor engagement, and brand management efforts.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on fundraising experience and work side-by-side with development and marketing professionals. The intern will be part of CHR’s Advancement Team and duties will include:
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<li>Pre-event support for CHR’s signature fundraising event, Swing for Hope, a golf and tennis outing in September of 2026.</li>
<li>Ongoing support for CHR’s development activities including donor events, mailings, and more.</li>
<li>Ongoing brand management support to help represent CHR at community events.</li>
</ul>
Duties & Responsibilities:
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<li>Event Support: Swing for Hope
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<li>Assist the Development and Marketing Associate with conducting outreach to businesses to inquire about in-kind donations for the 2026 Swing for Hope silent auction. Similarly, track the outreach and confirmed donations.</li>
<li>Support the Development Director in all aspects of event organization, including:
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<li>Tracking donations</li>
<li>Assembling silent auction baskets</li>
<li>Arranging golf games</li>
<li>Assembling day-of materials</li>
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<li>Ongoing Development Work
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<li>Print weekly donation acknowledgements, get letters signed by SVP, and mail them out within 48 hours of receiving the donation.</li>
<li>Assist with monthly/quarterly mailings, including new donor mailings and monthly birthday cards.</li>
<li>Keep track of donor touchpoints in Bloomerang.</li>
<li>Assist with internal and external events.</li>
<li>Manage accurate inventory of fundraising supplies, including CHR cards, envelopes, stamps, stationery, etc.</li>
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</li>
<li>Brand Management
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<li>Fulfill requests for swag and marketing support from internal departments.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate calendar of community events.</li>
<li>Manage accurate inventory of marketing swag.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school degree, enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program
Experience: Applicants with related experience to non-profit fundraising or special events preferred; experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and donor database/CRM platforms is a plus.
Additional Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner</li>
<li>Must be dependable and punctual</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Be communicative with both supervisors and detail-oriented</li>
<li>Respect and maintain confidentiality of CHR’s clients</li>
<li>Have a car and/or ability to travel to the Windsor office</li>
</ul>
WHY INTERN AT CHR?
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<li>Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff</li>
<li>Make a difference in our community</li>
<li>Earn school credit</li>
<li>Flexible hours</li>
<li>And much more…!</li>
</ul>
COMPENSATION*
$18.00/hr
*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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