Get it Dunn Sponsorship & Sales Intern

Run for Dunn • Internship (February–June 2027)  

Part-time, approx. 10–15 hours/week

www.getitdunn.org / @GetitDunnBoise / runfordunn@gmail.com

Role Summary

The Sponsorship & Sales Intern will support the Run for Dunn planning team by assisting with sponsor outreach, relationship management, sales coordination, and operational tasks that help secure funding and expand community partnerships. This role is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit development, sales, communications, or event fundraising.

This intern will directly support Run for Dunn’s financial sustainability by strengthening sponsor relationships, expanding outreach, and helping secure the revenue needed to scale the event. Their work will play a key role in ensuring the 2027 event meets its sponsorship goals and delivers meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Sponsorship Outreach & Coordination

  • Assist in identifying, researching, and prioritizing potential sponsors across local businesses, healthcare organizations, and community partners.

  • Draft outreach emails, follow-up messages, and introductory materials for prospective sponsors.

  • Evaluate and assist in management of the race registration site to better effectively increase registration and show sponsorship value. 

  • Support the distribution of the Get It Dunn Sponsorship Deck to current and prospective sponsors.

  • Track outreach progress, responses, and commitments in the sponsorship tracker.

  • Coordinate sponsor onboarding, including collecting logos, promotional materials, and event-day needs.

Sales & Relationship Management

  • Maintain communication with returning sponsors, ensuring they understand renewal options and updated pricing tiers.

  • Support stewardship efforts such as thank-you messages, impact summaries, and sponsor recognition planning.

  • Work with the Digital Marketing Intern to ensure sponsor content is featured across social media, email, and event materials.

  • Assist with developing sponsor activation ideas (booths, giveaways, promo codes, employee teams).

Fundraising Support

  • Help coordinate fundraising events such as brewery nights, partner promotions, or community activations.

  • Research opportunities for additional fundraising partnerships (e.g., Lit Co, Sockeye Brewing).

  • Support partnership coordination, including promo code fundraising and volunteer engagement.

Event Operations

  • Assist with sponsor logistics leading up to event day (booth placement, signage, materials).

  • Support on-site sponsor activation and hospitality during Run for Dunn.

  • Must be available for the event date: Sunday, June 6.

Administrative & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate sponsorship records, contact lists, and communication logs.

  • Prepare weekly updates for the planning team on outreach progress and revenue targets.

  • Support budget tracking and documentation for sponsorship commitments.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Comfortable reaching out to businesses, organizations, and community partners.

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

  • Currently pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.

  • Quick learner, proactive, resilient, and able to navigate ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CRM tools, spreadsheets, or basic sales tracking systems.

  • Familiarity with sponsorships, fundraising, or nonprofit development.

  • Interest in community events, health advocacy, or public-facing partnership work.

  • Ability to assist with light graphic design tasks (Canva, Adobe) for sponsor materials.

  • Comfort speaking with business owners, marketing teams, and community leaders.

  • Onsite event experience including registration and vendor management. 

Timeframe & Commitment

  • February–June 2027

  • 10–15 hours/week

  • This internship is unpaid

  • Remote with occasional in-person needs

  • Must be available for the event date: Sunday, June 6

How to Apply

  • Application form draft: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW2BDOdRwHEuldLc_XfFNY1rbhI3gshvQW2Snsn9dVR3jD1g/viewform?usp=header