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Fundraising and Development Research Intern for Fall 2022

About Koszyn & Company:
Koszyn & Company is a Capital Campaign, fundraising, strategic planning, and program development firm, considered one of the top firms of its kind in the country. Founded in 2002 by Jayme Koszyn, Koszyn & Company has worked with over 145 nonprofit institutions, including Columbia University, The Public Theater, Park Avenue Armory, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, The University Club of New York, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Center for Arts Education, Greenwich Historical Society, World Federation of U.N. Associations, Asian Cultural Council, The Horticultural Society of New York, The National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the New York State Department of Education, for which her firm was the private fundraising counsel to match the $700 million federal “Race to the Top” award. The firm has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for institutions ranging from start-ups to well-established, world-renowned institutions. Prior to starting the company, Ms. Koszyn was the executive in charge of BAM’s first-ever Department of Education and Humanities. She has spoken around the world about philanthropy and western approaches, from New York City to Seattle, from Boston to Shanghai. Ms. Koszyn has been nominated for the 2021 Crain’s New York Most Powerful Women, Inc’s Female100Founders Award, and is the recipient of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Award for Services to our Youth. The company has been named Crain’s New York Notable Consultant for four straight years (2018-2021) and Best Woman-Owned Business (2021). The Koszyn & Company staff includes both emerging, young professionals and seasoned fundraising veterans, and provides a large number of opportunities for career education and growth. Since its inception, Koszyn & Company has fully paid their interns for the work they produce.

Our interns have received invaluable training and, in addition to obtaining jobs at our firm, have gone on to work at major non-profit institutions and/or started their own companies, including Columbia University, the Guggenheim,  the Brennan Center for Justice, Asia Society, and the U.S. State Department, among other distinguished careers. During the pandemic summers of 2020, 2021, and 2022, the firm hired twenty-four interns, a subset of whom are still working for the company.

Position Description:
Koszyn & Company’s internships are opportunities for a self-starter with a strong interest in the nonprofit field, entrepreneurism, and to gain valuable hands-on experience and professional skills. Given the dynamic environment, interns will be able to work closely with senior staff and be involved in many aspects of fundraising and development. 

There are two intern slots left for the fall of 2022 for a candidate who – if based in New York City - can work both virtually and from Koszyn & Company’s NY office. 

The intern will work in three specific focus areas relating to the overall goals of Koszyn & Company:

Research: executing research for individual, institutional, and corporate prospects. 
Projects may include:
* Supporting the overall marketing efforts for the firm
* Supporting the creation of producing foundation and corporate research
* Assisting in mailings for clients and the firm

Development: training in the strategy and execution of fundraising plans. 
Projects may include:
Support with:
* Prospect analysis: individual, institutional, and corporate 
* Assisting staff with copyediting

Marketing: implementing marketing plans and generating designed materials. 
Projects may include:
* Assisting in research for client collateral
* Supporting staff with event execution

Qualifications: 
The candidate must demonstrate the following qualifications for consideration:
·       Must be enrolled at or a recent graduate of an accredited academic institution 
·       Interest in fundraising and the nonprofit sector 
·       Stellar research skills and attention to detail 
·       Must be proficient in Word and Excel spreadsheet design; advanced computer skills a plus 
·       Excellent oral and written communication skills 
·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a team environment 
·       Maturity, motivation, and a positive attitude 

Koszyn & Company is a values-based company. We are looking for a candidate who has the following qualities/values:
·       Ability to completely honor confidentiality on all levels
·       Integrity
·       Patience
·       Tenacity
·       Superb work ethic (reliability, punctuality)
·       Trustworthiness
·       Enthusiasm
·       A “silver lining,” “glass is half full,” attitude
·       Professionalism

Hours & Compensation:
Hourly pay for interns is $15. The internship, approximately 10-20 hours per week, will span from September 2022 to December 2022. The preferred start date for this position is August 29, 2022, however we are flexible given differing school start dates, and the internship may also begin between September 6 and 20 depending on individual schedules.

Submission Instructions:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to info@koszynandco.com by Friday, August 12th.  These internships are highly competitive and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis.