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
Arts Administration
Hebert Labbate
A career in arts administration combines interest in the arts with business expertise and fundraising skills. Arts administrators work for symphony orchestras, art galleries, museums, ballet companies, musical groups, theatres and other organizations.
“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
Communications & Outreach Intern (MA Residents) at Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC).
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC)
Model UN Program Associate at World Federation of United Nations Associations.
World Federation of United Nations Associations
Operations Manager at Jeremiah Program.
Jeremiah Program
Event Staff at Intervale Center.
Intervale Center
Event Management Internship at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
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
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
Event Staff at The Center for Arts at the Armory.
The Center for Arts at the Armory
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
Prospect Research Analyst at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Make-A-Wish Events Internship at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area.
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area