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Spring 2015 Internship
with
United Way
of Mid-Maine
Patrick Magurn
• Non-profit organization
• 5 staff members
• Led by 300 volunteers
• Raise funds and allocate resources
• Support programs and convene community
• System of volunteers, contributors, and local charities
• Record and analyze short and long term results/trends
105 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, Maine 04901
“To improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of our
communities.”
“To create a culture of caring and action to improve the lives of
others”
• Develop a knowledge and comprehension of local non-profit
organizations, board governance, and partner agency allocations.
• Analyze web content on social media, website, and donor
engagement platforms; find and fix inconsistencies.
• Produce marketing materials for distribution to the general public.
• Perform duties that relate to the public image of the organization.
• Develop a portfolio of completed work for presentation during future
interviews.
• What’s different? (comparisons)
• What website developers were used?
• Strength/Weaknesses (SWOT Analysis)
• How are they using their communication platforms?
• What features could we incorporate from other sites?
• Discovering best practices – no need to reinvent the wheel
• Linking pages
• Processing photos for
compatability
• Managing brand-
appropriate fonts, colors,
and styles
• Publishing new content
• Removing outdated
content
• Designing New Layout
• Webinar sessions available 24/7
• Submit questions (tickets)
• Fast reply e-mails
• Give “green light” to make changes
• Free resource
• Used Extensively
• Crop/Resize
• Touch-ups
• Fast/Reliable
• Free Resource
• Multiple Functions
• Unlimited Creativity
• Easy Use
• Post Volunteer Opportunities
• Explore Resources
• Encourage Advocacy Support
• Receiving education outside classroom.
• Building connections
• Improving skill set
• Real world involvement
• Becoming confident

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Spring 2015 Internship

  • 1. Spring 2015 Internship with United Way of Mid-Maine Patrick Magurn
  • 2. • Non-profit organization • 5 staff members • Led by 300 volunteers • Raise funds and allocate resources • Support programs and convene community • System of volunteers, contributors, and local charities • Record and analyze short and long term results/trends 105 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, Maine 04901
  • 3. “To improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities.” “To create a culture of caring and action to improve the lives of others”
  • 4. • Develop a knowledge and comprehension of local non-profit organizations, board governance, and partner agency allocations. • Analyze web content on social media, website, and donor engagement platforms; find and fix inconsistencies. • Produce marketing materials for distribution to the general public. • Perform duties that relate to the public image of the organization. • Develop a portfolio of completed work for presentation during future interviews.
  • 5.
  • 6. • What’s different? (comparisons) • What website developers were used? • Strength/Weaknesses (SWOT Analysis) • How are they using their communication platforms? • What features could we incorporate from other sites? • Discovering best practices – no need to reinvent the wheel
  • 7. • Linking pages • Processing photos for compatability • Managing brand- appropriate fonts, colors, and styles • Publishing new content • Removing outdated content • Designing New Layout
  • 8. • Webinar sessions available 24/7 • Submit questions (tickets) • Fast reply e-mails • Give “green light” to make changes
  • 9. • Free resource • Used Extensively • Crop/Resize • Touch-ups • Fast/Reliable
  • 10. • Free Resource • Multiple Functions • Unlimited Creativity • Easy Use
  • 11. • Post Volunteer Opportunities • Explore Resources • Encourage Advocacy Support
  • 12. • Receiving education outside classroom. • Building connections • Improving skill set • Real world involvement • Becoming confident