This program is for advancement leaders who want to develop career pathways for undergraduates interested in joining the non-profit sector.

July 26, 2022

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern

The Cohort Experience

Advancement internship programs can look different depending on the needs of the shop. Learn the details of the 10-week summer program at Michigan State, and what students can expect in their cohort experience.

Building a Campus Network for Successful Recruiting

Securing buy-in within university advancement is the first step to establishing an internship program. Next, you must spread the word across campus and recruit internship candidates. Learn what partnerships, such as career services, are most advantageous for your program and how you can approach a campus roadshow that garners attention for your internship opportunity.

Identifying & Securing Projects for Interns

The work that the interns will accomplish must have a professional component to them. Their work can be focused on any of the many areas within advancement, depending on their interest, but their experience needs to entail a specific project that they can accomplish over the course of their time in your shop. Learn the aspects of what this project can look like, how they can be identified, and the benefits they will bring to the internship experience.