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 Events Summer Intern at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Event Planning Intern at Bakes for Breast Cancer.
Bakes for Breast Cancer
National Events Internship at American Liver Foundation.
American Liver Foundation
Development Assistant/ Donor Research and Events at Yiddish Book Center.
Yiddish Book Center
Communications & Outreach Intern (MA Residents) at Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC).
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC)
Engagement Associate at Mystic River Watershed Association.
Mystic River Watershed Association
Venue Operations Internship at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Event Management Internship at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Special Events Internship at New-York Historical Society.
New-York Historical Society
Intern, Development & Community Events-Houston, TX at American Heart Association.
American Heart Association
Bucks County Civic Engagement Coordinator at Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania.
Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania
Project Management Intern at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Summer Program Event Intern at Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly.
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly
Tech Skilling Program Coordinator VISTA at AmeriCorps.
AmeriCorps - AmeriCorps VISTA
Meetings and Conferences Program Coordinator at Academy of Management - Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Academy of Management - Briarcliff Manor, NY
Private Event Assistant at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
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