About Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community. Money raised by Broadway Cares funds organizations across the country that provide lifesaving medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance for those in need and crisis. Broadway Cares is the single largest financial supporter of the Entertainment Community Fund, helping everyone in entertainment and the performing arts. Broadway Cares provides annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., providing lifesaving medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance. At times of crisis, Broadway Cares also awards one-time humanitarian grants to provide emergency aid across the US and around the world.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, respect and integrity for all.

Development Fellowships

About this Opportunity

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, in partnership with Spencer Ross, has created a comprehensive paid fellowship program for BIPOC college juniors or seniors, recent college graduates, early career professionals or those in career transition interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit fundraising. The successful candidate will express a distinct interest in learning about and/or pursuing a career in nonprofit fundraising. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn in a highly collaborative setting, assisting in all areas of the Broadway Cares’ development team.

Responsibilities include

Research
Writing
Attending meetings
Note-taking
Data entry and reporting
Relationship-building
Event support
Other administrative tasks

We provide

Regular one-on-one meetings with development fellowship coordinators
Access to the entire development team to provide insight into all aspects of fundraising
Access to fundraising workshops
Mock interviews
Individualized career mentorship and goal-setting
Weekly stipend of $450

Schedule

Applicants should be prepared to work in-person in our Times Square office for 3 full days (10 am-6 pm) or 5 partial days (5 hours/day) during the work week. Additional nights/weekends may be requested depending on the event schedule.

Summer, fall and spring semesters, or a combined fall/spring year-long session, are available. One fellowship available per session.

Summer: May 6, 2024-July 26, 2024 (deadline for submission: April 1, 2024)
Fall: August 19, 2024 – December 13, 2024 (deadline for submission: July 15, 2024)
Spring: January 6, 2025-May 2, 2025 (deadline for submission: November 1, 2024)
Combined Fall/Spring session: August 19, 2024-May 2, 2025 (deadline for submission July 15, 2024)

How to apply:

Applicants should send the following to resumes@broadwaycares.org with the subject “Development Fellowship – Your Name”:

Resume
Personal Statement: In a single page, share an experience that shaped your career path and explain why you are interested in this fundraising training program. Be sure to elaborate on your goals and what you hope to learn from this fellowship. Please indicate which semester(s) you are available.
EDI Statement: In a single page, please answer the following questions:
- What do you think of when you hear equity, diversity and inclusion?
- As a member of a historically underrepresented group, what do you see as your biggest barrier to achieving true equity, diversity and inclusion in the theater and/or fundraising industry?
References: Three professional or academic references who can speak to your work ethic and career aspirations
- Include name, title or connection to you, phone number and email