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CFC announces Fall 2009 Internship Program
The internship program at the Ottawa office of CFC aims to strengthen the work of community foundations in Canada and prepare internship participants to play a leadership role in community and non-profit (NGO) institutions at regional, national, and global levels. Involvement in this internship will also provide opportunities for networking with community foundations leaders, foundation researchers, and practitioners at all levels of community philanthropy. The internship participant will be highly engaged at various levels of CFC’s work, including community foundation leadership initiatives, current issues in community philanthropy, international networking among community foundations, and research in endowment building and investment alternatives. The internship participant will be involved with staff members who specialize in marketing, strategic planning, programming, administration, and research.
Candidate Eligibility – At the time of application, applicants must:
* Be enrolled in or graduated from a 4-year university level program
* Demonstrate excellence in writing and speaking skills
* Have substantial community service or experience in the non-profit sector
* Advanced multi-language skills and research experience are an advantage
Program Dates:
Application deadline: September 25, 2009
Internship program – October 5, 2009 – December 11, 2009
Download the internship description and application form now >
