Development & Fundraising - United Way of Santa Cruz County

Organization Description

United Way Santa Cruz County improves the lives of youth and families in Santa Cruz County by uniting our community to address the basic needs of education, health, and financial stability.

At United Way, we partner with donors, volunteers, advocates, governments, other nonprofits, and people like you who are committed to making our community the best it can be. We bring together all of these groups because they are building blocks of our lives and community.

 

Program Information

United Way of Santa Cruz County plays a unique and trusted role in the community as a convener and catalyst for collective impact, prioritizing youth achievement, family economic stability, and overall health as the cornerstones of a thriving community. By highlighting critical issues and advocating for systemic change, we work to empower individuals and strengthen the well-being of our entire region.

Our Community Impact initiatives are led by three complementary departments within United Way Santa Cruz County, each with a distinct focus:

  • United4Youth (U4Y) – U4Y focuses on uplifting youth voice, leadership, and well-being across Santa Cruz County.
  • United4Community (U4C) – U4C centers on connecting individuals and families to essential resources and building community resilience through programs like 211.
  • Development & Fundraising – This department supports United Way’s mission by managing grants, donor communications, and fundraising efforts that sustain programs and initiatives across the county.

The Development & Fundraising department supports United Way Santa Cruz County by managing grants, donor relations, and fundraising initiatives that sustain community programs, including U4Y and U4C. This department ensures that programs have the resources necessary to meet the county’s most critical needs.

Intern Responsibilities Include:

  • Maintain donor and grant databases and tracking spreadsheets
  • Assist with compiling participation and outcome data for programs
  • Prepare materials for fundraising campaigns and donor communications
  • Support general administrative and programmatic tasks for the Development team
  • Contribute to initiatives that link fundraising and community impact

Focus Areas:
Nonprofit fundraising, donor communications, grant reporting, and connecting fundraising to community outcomes

Desired Characteristics

  • Volunteer position
  • Demonstrated leadership and initiative
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Technical and professional skills development
  • Hybrid (mix of 80% in-person and remote work)
  • Evening and Weekend Availability may be needed
  • Minimum availability of 8–10 hours per week (including meetings and events)
  • Local travel necessary
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
4450 Capitola Road
Capitola, CA 95010
United States
General Phone 
(831) 465-5466
Website:
http://www.unitedwaysc.org
Student Contact 
Name
Pamela Velazquez
Job Title
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Phone
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Email
pvelazquez@unitedwaysc.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Development & Impact Internship CHHS, CHHS Pre Placement Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
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Program(s) 
CHHS
CHHS Pre Placement
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education
Additional Focus Area(s)
Activism, Recreation, Skill Development, Gang Prevention and Intervention, Safety Education, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Monday through Friday 9am-5pm, with occassional evenings and weekends. 

Additional site tags 
Non Profit Administration, Fund Development, Marketing, outreach, Technology
Minimum required hours 
10
Maximum students 
2