Program Overview:

For the summer of 2024, the Sharon Sharko Speech and Debate Foundation (3SDF) offers an flexible educational internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit development, fundraising strategies, and corporate outreach. This program is structured to function as an extension of an academic learning environment, focusing on the personal and professional growth of the intern. Our goal is to enrich the intern’s understanding and skills in a way that complements their educational pursuits.

Educational Benefits and Learning Opportunities:

• Engage in a structured learning experience that mirrors training provided in an educational setting.
• Gain insight into nonprofit fundraising and development, including research, grant writing, and corporate outreach.
• Participate in workshops and sessions led by experienced staff, aimed at enhancing your skills and knowledge in the field of nonprofit development.

Program Structure:

• The internship is designed to benefit the intern, offering a learning experience that fosters their development in the context of nonprofit fundraising and corporate partnerships.
• Interns will not displace any regular employees but will work under the close supervision of our experienced staff, contributing to projects in a learning capacity.
• The foundation will provide a supportive environment where the intern can observe and participate in the operational aspects of nonprofit development, although the primary function of their role is educational.
• This is 100% remote.

Expectations:

• The Sharon Sharko Speech and Debate Foundation acknowledges that the primary beneficiary of the internship program is the intern. As such, the intern’s activities are structured to provide significant educational benefits.
• It is understood that the intern’s involvement may not directly benefit the foundation and may occasionally impede routine operations due to the educational nature of the internship.
• There is no entitlement to employment at the foundation at the conclusion of the internship period.
• Both the foundation and the intern agree that the intern is not entitled to wages or compensation for the time spent in the internship.