The Pelican Institute
Development Apprentice Role Description
Primary Responsibilities:
· Learn the basics of DonorPerfect, including the importance of accurate data entry, generating our most utilized reports, and tracking moves management plans
· Work in partnership with chief of staff to research and create a target list of potential donors
· Test and refine initial communication to schedule first time prospect visits
· Work in partnership with development associate to learn how Pelican thanks our donors, creates moves management plans, and consistently communicates the impact of their gift
· Work in partnership with Pelican’s executive team to produce our second quarterly report
· Learn the basics of grant writing and gain a general understanding of this process including letters of inquiry, standard proposal writing, reporting metrics and systems in place to monitor all awarded grants
· Attend visits with Pelican’s executive team including: first time visits, cultivation visits, and direct asks as appropriate
· Work in partnership with Pelican’s chief of staff to create designed materials