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 Coordinator at InnerCity Weightlifting.
InnerCity Weightlifting
Development Team at WaterFire Providence.
WaterFire Providence
Act of Valor Foundation Internship at Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation.
Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
Business Development Internship at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Special Events Intern at Agassiz Village Summer Camp.
Agassiz Village Summer Camp
Intern at HSP (Highland Support Project).
HSP (Highland Support Project)
Museum Intern at Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc.
Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc.
Events Assistant at Lazarus House Ministries Inc.
Lazarus House Ministries Inc.
Community Projects and Programs Intern at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Events & Programming Internship at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Community Programs and Engagement Intern at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
Events Manager at American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society.
American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society
Commonwealth Corps Service Internship (half-time) at Massachusetts Service Alliance.
Massachusetts Service Alliance
Commonwealth Corps Service Internship (full-time) at Massachusetts Service Alliance.
Massachusetts Service Alliance
Events Coordinator at American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences