Careers in Fundraising and Development
Hayley Meredith McIlvaine
A field that often goes unexplored by many students is a career in fundraising and development. These professionals secure the resources and foundations needed to fuel mission-driven nonprofits
“I have had a wonderful time working in my often hectic, diverse, and meaningful career where I have continued to learn and to connect with audiences. My liberal arts background from Wellesley was the education I needed for this.”
Development Department Internship at National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Bike MS Development Intern at National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Event Planning Intern at Bakes for Breast Cancer.
Bakes for Breast Cancer
Communications & Outreach Intern (MA Residents) at Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC).
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC)
Intern, Bike MS at National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Raleigh, NC Office
Family Week Program Intern at Family Equality.
Family Equality
Program Associate (Paid Internship) at Society for International Development - United States.
Society for International Development - United States
Events and Operations Internship at WaterFire Providence.
WaterFire Providence
Director of Events at Strawbery Banke Museum.
Strawbery Banke Museum
Organizing Intern at Food & Water Watch.
Food & Water Watch
Operations Manager at Jeremiah Program.
Jeremiah Program
Meetings and Conferences Program Coordinator at Academy of Management - Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Academy of Management - Briarcliff Manor, NY
Public Events Coordinator at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Events Coordinator at The John Hay Estate at the Fells.
The John Hay Estate at the Fells
Summer 2024 Intern - Event Planner (Chicago, IL) at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Social Media Marketing Intern at Bakes for Breast Cancer.
Bakes for Breast Cancer
National Events Internship at American Liver Foundation.
American Liver Foundation
Summer Program Event Intern at Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly.
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly