Development

Overview

This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.

SFFILM’s Development Department is seeking a motivated intern with an interest in non-profit capacity building and film/media to join us this spring to learn about and contribute to the establishment of department systems that will lead to greater fundraising capacity.

The Development Intern reports to the Development Director and will assist with the creation of key documents and templates like operating plans and calendars, individual prospect plans, and prospect research documents that will be utilized to expand department capacity in 2024 and beyond. Depending on skill level, the intern will support the Director of Development with reports and analysis of current state development operations and support the creation of documents needed to monitor and report on ongoing capacity-building efforts. The key undertaking will be preparing for and creating template documents that support individual fundraising and cultivation for the 2024 SFFILM Festival (April 24 – 28), and all ($2,500+) major gift individual fundraising. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about non-profit management, operational planning, and film/media. The internship is based in person in the Bay Area and is unpaid.

This internship requires a commitment of 1-2 days per week (approximately 8-10 hours per week). This position may occasionally involve attendance at events outside of normal business hours. The ideal start date is in February 2024, with an end date in early May 2024. Application review begins January 19 but will be rolling after that.

Opportunities and Outcomes

Development interns have the opportunity to learn about fundraising and develop real-world capacity-building experience in a fast-paced, well-established Bay Area non-profit. Development Interns will have the opportunity for growth and mentorship in the below areas and will leave the internship with work samples and on-the-ground event experience and training.

Examples of projects include:

• Volunteer Support & Management – Support the creation of materials and outreach strategies to effectively organize and deploy fundraising volunteers, including contributing to volunteer assignments, training materials, and ongoing reporting of individual prospect interactions.
• Development Operations and Planning – learn about and support all aspects of annual and long-range fund development including preparation of campaign reports and calendars, targeted prospect lists, and Film Festival fundraising proposals for individuals.
• Cultivation and Stewardship – with support and guidance from the Director of Development, support the design and creation of a donor-centric funding model that includes efficient identification, cultivation solicitation, and ongoing stewardship of individuals. This includes supporting the creation of template documents that make individual donors and prospects feel welcomed and appreciated by SFFILM.

Qualifications

• Flexible, energetic, detail-oriented team player
• Good organizational and writing skills
• Ability to multitask, exhibit consistent follow-through and work under time constraints.
• Comfortable interacting with many different types of people (patrons, filmmakers, sponsors, and event staff).
• Knowledge of and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Educational commitment or demonstrated interest in public policy & non-profit management
• Minimum commitment of 8 hours per week (generally two days a week)

Benefits

• SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
• Wholistic introduction to the many facets of event production, and on-the-ground experience applicable to the film festival or general event industry
• Excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a world class film organization and create personal connections. 
• Complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership.
• Interns are able, and encouraged, to attend SFFILM preview screenings and events.
• Class credit (if applicable).
• Resume and network builder.
• Unpaid, but great film perks!

SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.

SFFILM, in accordance with federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer. SFFILM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all candidates, staff members, interns, and volunteers.

Overview

This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.

Want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and connections at a legacy film arts nonprofit? SFFILM’s Development Department seeks a high energy, organized, and data-oriented person to join us this spring to assist with research, analysis, and communication targeted at expanding our portfolio of community and corporate partners leading up to the 2024 SFFILM Festival (April 24 – 28). Your work will support the solicitation of prospective partners and marketing opportunities with SFFILM. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about community and corporate outreach while making an important contribution and helping to influence the strategy of the organization. This internship is based in person in the Bay Area and is unpaid.

This internship requires a commitment of 2-3 days per week (approximately 10-20 hours per week). This position may occasionally involve attendance at events outside of normal business hours. The ideal start date is in February 2024, with an end date in May 2024. Application review begins January 19 but will be rolling after that.

Opportunities and Outcomes

• With the guidance of your supervisor and the support of the Development department, develop and execute a project that results in an example work product and directly supports SFFILM’s outreach goals.
• Develop skills in managing communication, tracking, and asset collection by supporting SFFILM’s existing database of community partner organizations to help cross-promote upcoming SFFILM programs and events.
• Exercise and refine research skills through the identification of new community, corporate, and other strategic SFFILM partners to target for outreach.
• Expand communication skills by supporting preliminary outreach to new and existing community partners. 
• Participate in the administrative process of tracking partner benefits and implementation.
• Experience and assist onsite with sponsor activations during SFFILM Festival events.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will be skilled listeners and eager problem solvers, with enthusiasm for creatively building relationships with new people and businesses, in order to grow the film community of San Francisco and the surrounding areas.
• Self-starter with an interest in mission driven work, and a desire to spend your semester influencing an organization making a community impact. 
• Detail-oriented, comfortable using technology and curious about understanding and improving the way things work.
• A bit analytical, you love getting insights and making decisions from data. 
• Team oriented with a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to express yourself clearly, thoroughly and mindfully.
• Ability to multitask and exhibit consistent follow-through; can work under time constraints.
• Familiarity with Bay Area community organizations, businesses and geography a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Suite. Additional CRM and analytics tools a plus.

Benefits

• SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
• Great introduction and experience in development research, cultivation and relationship management in addition to exposure to aspects of program management and marketing.
• Excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a world class film organization and create personal connections. 
• Complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership.
• Interns are able, and encouraged, to attend SFFILM preview screenings and events.
• Class credit (if applicable).
• Resume and network builder.
• Unpaid, but great film perks!

SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.

SFFILM, in accordance with federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer. SFFILM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all candidates, staff members, interns, and volunteers.

This position is no longer accepting applications.