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.”
UGA Senior Regional Director of Regional Programs at University of Georgia.
University of Georgia - UGA - Development & Alumni Relations
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)
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
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
Advancement/Development Intern at Ascentria Care Alliance.
Ascentria Care Alliance
Summer Program Event Intern at Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly.
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly