LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: Fundraising & Charity Event Manager
Department: Marketing, Sponsorship & Community Relations
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The Fundraising & Charity Event Manager Intern helps plan, organize, and promote events that raise awareness and financial support for
local causes. This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by turning community gatherings into opportunities for generosity,
celebration, and collaboration. Interns gain hands-on experience in event management, fundraising coordination, and sponsor engagement,
developing leadership skills that directly contribute to local impact and economic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of charity galas, auctions, raffles, and community fundraisers.
• Coordinate logistics with venues, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.
• Help promote events across social media, newsletters, and community networks.
• Track donations, sponsorship participation, and campaign outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with local partners and participants to encourage ongoing involvement.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising and event management.
• Understanding of donor relations, campaign tracking, and budget planning.
• Collaboration and communication skills developed through hands-on community coordination.
• Knowledge of how media and storytelling enhance donor engagement.
• A foundation for careers in fundraising, nonprofit management, and community development.

Level Up for Local | Community Media Internship Program
Empowering Youth and Families to Level Up, Give Back, and Support Local Fundraising

Affiliate Partnership & Career Pathway

Interns in the Level Up for Local network gain more than valuable experience — they gain a real opportunity to earn income through the
Community Marketplace Affiliate Partnership Program. This innovative initiative connects learning with earning by rewarding participants
who help small businesses, charities, and community organizations grow through digital visibility, social engagement, and local partnership programs.

Through this paid performance system, interns develop real-world skills in client account management, content marketing, and partnership development.
Many move on to roles in account management, regional coordination, or local business representation — and for those who show leadership, there are ongoing opportunities
for franchise ownership and chapter development within the Local Community Marketplace.

Across North America, there are over 33 million small and mid-sized businesses, employing more than 60 % of the workforce and driving over half of private-sector GDP.
Yet, according to succession studies, nearly 50 % of these business owners plan to retire within the next 10 years, creating a historic transfer of opportunity.

This wave of change opens doors for the next generation — young, community-minded leaders who can blend digital skills with local entrepreneurship to help business owners
transition gracefully into retirement while keeping their legacies alive. At the same time, every business — from restaurants and gyms to retailers and local service providers — now depends
on high-quality media, social engagement, and digital storytelling to stay relevant.

Interns trained in this program become the backbone of that transition — helping local commerce evolve through creativity, technology, and community-driven marketing.

The Affiliate Partnership Program ensures that those who contribute to this transformation can earn sustainably while learning, creating a clear pathway toward career growth,
business ownership, and local leadership.