Do you…

• have a passion for education equality?
• believe in the power of young people to change the world?
• enjoy navigating unforeseen challenges?
• consider yourself an incredibly creative thinker?
• consider yourself outgoing & a “people-person”?
• have an unshakable thirst to be at the heart of social change?
• love to talk about things that interest you & share your ideas with others?
• think that more people should join in Building Tomorrow?

Answer yes to the questions above? Keep reading!

perks of being an ambassador

• create something big to impact thousands of lives
• gain real-world experience
• develop your leadership skills
• gain experience in the non-profit sector
• connect with like-minded peers all over the US
• make a tangible difference

the program

None of what we do would be possible without the support of people like you.

In short? We need your help to spread the word to as many people as possible so we can continue doing what we do best: building schools for children around the world with a desire to learn and no place to do so. The best part? You can be most effective by working from, you guessed it, right on campus!

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Director of Development overview

Building Tomorrow (BT) invites interested individuals to apply for our USA-based Director of Development (aka Financial Optimist) position. This newly-created position will afford the chosen applicant with the opportunity to build the organization’s development program, including acquisition, grants, social media, major gifts and events. Our ideal candidate has at least 3-5 years experience in fundraising/development, possesses excellent writing skills, communicates clearly, has energy and passion for our mission and looks forward to growing BT’s annual revenues from approximately $750,000 to over $2 million in the coming years.

Started in 2006, BT currently works with a growing network of over 25 collegiate chapters to directly support the construction of BT academies throughout rural Uganda. To date, BT has completed ten academies, providing safe classroom space for over 3,000 students with a full-time staff of just nine working in the United States and Uganda. BT has received funding and recognition for its innovative work from the Clinton Global Initiative, Echoing Green and Forbes Magazine.

responsibilities include…

Leading the formation and execution of BT’s fundraising plan

• Significantly growing revenues annually to meet planned targets
• Developing initiatives and programs to acquire donors and funders and managing a comprehensive annual giving plan to greatly expand Building Tomorrow’s donor base
• Working alongside our Millennial Motivator to strengthen fundraising efforts led by young people supporting Building Tomorrow’s mission at current collegiate chapters

Fostering relationships with integral supporters and key stakeholders of BT

• Prospecting potential funding partners in the $10,000-$500,000 per year range
• Working alongside board members to expand networks and maximize relationships
• Authoring grant proposals and requests for potential funding opportunities
• Arranging for key Building Tomorrow staff to visit, speak and educate a growing network of supporters about the organization’s work in hopes of enlisting greater support
• Stewarding existing supporters and finding ways to heighten their involvement

Managing BT’s development communications and general operations

• Establishing an acknowledgment and stewardship system that allows for timely response to each gift
• Clear, accurate reporting and tracking of gifts and fundraising initiatives
• Stewarding donors by communicating through reporting, monthly email updates, and individual reports to specific donors
• Effective stimulation of Building Tomorrow’s donor network through social media channels
• Overseeing and directing efforts of development-focused interns

Other duties as assigned

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internship criteria

We want you to apply if you…

• have a passion for education equality
• believe in the power of young people to change the world
• are a self-starter and committed to social good
• are a do-er
• enjoy navigating unforeseen challenges
• are an innovative, creative thinker
• are a strong team player with a self-motivated work ethic
• are open to brainstorming and collaborating with an entire office
• seek to find ways in which education aid can be sustainable, culturally relevant and life-changing
• wish to put your talents and skills to work in an office setting
• are adaptable and a quick learner

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A flexible schedule enabling one to work 20+ hours a week.

compensation
All 2013 fall internships are unpaid. However, if possible, we are more than happy to work with you to obtain academic credit for your internship.

to apply for an internship

Please send resume, cover letter and three references by e-mail to intern@buildingtomorrow.org, with the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Application acknowledgment will be sent and short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline to apply: May 3rd, 2013

*If applying for a media internship, please include 3 samples of your writing/work.

programming intern

help us develop & strengthen the inner-workings of our website

Specific responsibilities will include:

• streamline our website and fix compatibility issues across all browsers
• expand our donation processing to include integration with PayPal
• troubleshoot problems as they arise
• other tasks as assigned

outreach intern

expand BT’s network of young people across the US, promote BT’s campaigns and coordinate large-scale events across the country

Specific responsibilities will include:

• present BT’s campaigns to local organizations, schools, colleges, businesses, youth groups, service groups, etc.
• recruit students of all ages to get involved
• work directly with BT’s chapter liaison to coordinate events and speaking engagements for BT across the US
• work directly with groups from across the country to plan and execute BT’s campaigns
• other tasks as assigned

social media intern

generate buzz online about BT and its campaigns

Specific responsibilities will include:

• expand BT’s online networks
• advertise & promote www.calculateit.org and BT’s other campaigns
• disseminate relevant & timely updates and info about BT (and related issues) to BT’s online networks
• manage BT’s blog & create relevant and regular content
• other tasks as assigned

digital media intern

creating & disseminating BT videos

Specific responsibilities will include:

• interview BT student leaders, chapters & classrooms about their experiences
• create & disseminate regular video updates to BT’s online networks
• work with the BT team to create new outreach video & overview
• other tasks as assigned

*Experience working with Adobe Production Suite preferred