Events Career

Internship Program

Payment Method: $15 to $25 per hour

Your compensation ranges from $15 to $25 per hour, depending on your level of experience, for each fundraising or social event you manage. These social events encompass a variety of occasions, including weddings, family reunions, bar mitzvahs, and more, all dedicated to supporting terminally ill patients assigned to you by our organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an event planning educational institution.
• Able to work at a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• The length of participation ranges from 5 to 10 months. The duration depends on the number of hours you can work per week.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Required submission of Resume and Cover Letter.

Work-Study Program

Payment Method: Reimbursement for event planning certification program.

It is an academically focused program that allows students to gain professional work experience while taking paid courses through the work-study program. This unique combination equips students with hands-on experience and financial support, preparing them for successful careers in event management.

Requirements

• Able to work at a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• The length of participation ranges from 5 to 10 months. The duration depends on the number of hours you can work per week.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Required submission of Resume and Cover Letter.

A Career as an Event Fundraiser

Do you have the passion to change the world? You’re the right candidate for the position if you believe that if you’ve made one person’s life better with the work you’ve done as a Fundraiser, then you’ve accomplished something amazing.

Event planning is one of the best professions to be in right now, according to U.S. News & World Report. The field is fast-paced and demanding; however, the stress is worthwhile. You get to feel good knowing that you raised money for a worthy cause. The outcome is rewarding and meaningful.

Your work schedule is not always the same from week to week, due to meetings and special events that must be attended. Even though no single day is ever the same and this role is not suitable for someone who thrives on routine, there are effective fundraising method and routine tasks that you can follow to help ensure that you are on the right track with raising funds for your events.

Your typical work day...

A typical day could include writing thank you letters to people who have raised money for our organization. Your daily projects may include but are not limited to working on a newsletter, writing strategies, creating new fundraising initiatives and materials, budgeting, and donor liaison. There is a lot of scheduling, planning, and setting up phone calls or meetings with prospective donors. After your phone calls or meetings, your job consists of a lot of follow up and reporting in your office. It involves a lot of logistics to coordinate and reschedule a time to speak or meet up with prospective donors. There is also a fair amount of ongoing training.

Once you have successfully organized three fundraising events, your Internship Advisor will assign you to work with a patient from a local hospital who is facing a serious illness. Our nonprofit organization grants event “Wishes” to individuals who are facing serious illness.

Your day-to-day approach must factor at least five tasks:

• Respond to day-to-day contacts. Use Email, letters, and phone calls to respond to people you’ve been in touch with over the past week and month. You must always remember that donations come from the hands of other people.
• Build awareness about our mission. Leverage your social media, website, and email to build visibility. I frequently say that you must have people’s attention and trust before they will say ‘yes’ to a donation request. Keep spreading the message of your work.
• Ask for donations. Contact or meet up with potential donors to raise money for our organization.
• Follow-up with outstanding decisions. Checking back with the people you’ve spoken with about a donation is 90% of getting the donation. You have to follow-up.
• Reach out to your assigned advisor as needed. Your advisor will support your work, either with general advice, helping you to develop new skills and initiatives or crisis management.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Name of School: Institute of Events and Design
   Website: https://iedevents.com/
   

   Free Event Planning Courses

   New students are eligible to take an event planning course for free through the Institute of Events and Design. The course allows you the opportunity to try it without financially committing to it. It is perfect if you want to learn more about event planning, improve your skills, or get ahead in your job.

   We were able to find other free event planning courses; however, they would give you only a few minutes or section of free access to their course and then they want you to pay to access the remaining portion. But that is not the case with their free course offer. As a student, you will have access to the same course curriculum and online training platform.

2. Name of School: Events and Meeting Managers Alliance
   Website: https://planemma.org
   

   Option 1: Study Now and Pay Later – No risk enrollment

   You can start studying now and pay your tuition fees after you secure your first job. Once you secure a job, you will only need to pay 10% of your monthly income towards your tuition fees. There will be no interest or additional fees. If you become unemployed, your SNPL will be paused during the period when you are not employed and will resume when you resume your employment. If you are unable to find employment after graduating, your SNPL repayment will not begin, therefore there are no risks to you.

   Option 2: Financial Assistance and Grants

   Recipients can receive support for up to 80% of the program cost, with the awarded amount deducted directly from the total. Recipients are not required to repay the funds.

List of important skill sets:

• commitment to our cause
• the ability to build and maintain relationships
• creativity, imagination, and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• a proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion
• the ability to influence others using excellent communication skills
• the capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• the ability to meet financial targets
• good organizational and project management skills
• the ability to motivate others and work as part of a team
• resilience, particularly when faced with setbacks
• sensitivity to the needs of volunteers and donors
• a willingness to carry out a range of administrative tasks