m. l inley b. b eckner leap s ymposium 2010 e -p hilanthropy and d evelopment i nternship, n ew y...
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M. LINLEY B. BECKNER
LEAP SYMPOSIUM 2010E-PHILANTHROPY AND
DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP, NEW YORK,
NEW YORK
M. LINLEY B. BECKNER
LEAP SYMPOSIUM 2010E-PHILANTHROPY AND
DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP, NEW YORK,
NEW YORK
Image: Marching with IGLHRC in New York Pride
Image: Marching with IGLHRC in New York Pride
WORKING TOWARD ALL RIGHTS FOR ALL: DEVELOPING EQUALITYHow did I work towards all rights for all through my internship with the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC)?
THE INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (IGLHRC)“Our mission is advancing human rights for everyone, everywhere to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.”
HOW DOES IGLHRC ADVANCE THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF EVERYONE EVERYWHERE? Scale and Scope Cultural Specificity and Local Efforts
Programs: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa
Education Activist Institutes
Example: LAC—Countering Religious Homofobia
Emergency Response Advocacy United Nations Work
Full consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
E-PHILANTHROPY AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIPHow did my day-to-day work support the overall efforts of IGLHRC?
HOW MY DAY-TO-DAY WORK MADE A DIFFERENCE
Grant proposals and reports (drafting and editing)
Donor acknowledgement
Major donor and foundation research Foundation Center
Library Event planning and
sponsorship recruitment
Programs Communications
and Research Regional Staff and
Offices Interns Associates (Fellows) Executive Director
Development
(Fund-RAISERS)
Other Departments/People
(Fund-USERS)
WHY DEVELOPMENT MATTERSHow important is the behind-the-scenes work in the overall efforts of nonprofit organizations?
WITHOUT GRANTS AND DONATIONS, NON-PROFITS COULD NOT FUNCTION According to IGLHRC’s 2007-2008 Annual
Report, here is the breakdown of the year’s income:Foundation Grants: 71.90%Donations: 12.73%Events: 11.89%Other: 3.49%
Reminder of my main tasks: Grant proposals and reports (drafting and editing) Donor acknowledgement and donation
management Major donor and foundation research Event planning and sponsorship recruitment
HOW I GOT THERE…What prepared me to intern with IGLHRC?
PREPARING FOR IGLHRC
Coursework International
Relations Major Human Rights Focus
Diversity and Inclusion WAARP Intergroup Dialogue
Global Perspective Leadership
Resume Interview (via
Skype!) SIT Study Abroad in
Argentina Independent Study
Project Worked with the
Buenos Aires office All Rights for All Blog
Mount Holyoke College Other Opportunities
BEFORE AND AFTERWere my expectations met? What did I learn?
MY EXPECTATIONS AND WHAT I LEARNED
Development is boring
Being behind the scenes means being out of the loop
Development isn’t as important as programming
Development makes it all possible!
I found a niche in the non-profit world where I am happy and successful
This is the field for me
Overcoming challenges
Before After
THE NEXT STEPSWhere do I go from here?
MOVING FORWARD WITH MY SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Opportunities such
as LEAP Fundraising for
Student Organizations
Improved Skills, Especially Writing and Editing
Networking Maintaining
Relationships Informational
Interviews Friendly Advice from
Professionals Job Opportunities
Senior Year Beyond
SPECIAL THANKSMy sincerest appreciation to those who helped make this internship possible!
BEC
KY
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D M
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EW
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RK
PR
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ITH
IG
LH
RC Thanks to
Rebecca Libed, my supervisor,
for her wise advice and for the wonderful
opportunity of interning
with IGLHRC!
MANY THANKS TO THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE!The CDC, who funded the experience.
The Brandon/Bommer/King family, who hosted me this summer.
INTERESTED IN INTERNING WITH IGLHRC?Please email me, Linley Beckner, at:
INTERESTED IN INTERNING WITH IGLHRC?Please email me, Linley Beckner, at: