Organization: Stephen Siller, FDNY, “Let Us Do Good” Children’s Foundation,
Tunnel-To-Towers Run
Time Frame: October 1, 2008- February 1, 2009
Overview:
For the last seven years the Stephen Siller Foundation has hosted the TunnelTo-Towers Run, a 5K that has attracted over 25,000 participants from all over the
globe in honor of fallen firefighter, Stephen Siller and his 342 brothers that
perished on September 11, 2001. This run retraces Stephens last steps from the
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to Ground Zero in the financial district of New York City.
Over $3.5 million dollars have been raised through the run, which have helped
orphans of 9/11, victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Wounded Warrior Project, and
Burn Centers. Corporate and Celebrity Partners that have helped with this
mission include: the New York Islanders Hockey Club, UPS, Dunkin Donuts,
Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Actor John Totoro, Singer Danny Rodriguez, Firefighter
Bob Beckwith, Oprah, CBS, PBS, WFAN, and many more.
Description:
Seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and independent individual who is looking to
gain experience in fundraising/sponsorship/special events within sport. The
individual who earns this 4 month internship will report directly to the Director of
Corporate Partnerships, and will learn the following: how to build strong
relationships with corporate partners, create innovative ways to develop strategic
sponsorships with Fortune 500 companies in support of the goals of the Stephen
Siller Foundation/Tunnel-To-Towers Run, assist with maximizing corporate
partnerships, manage, and execute sales strategy to drive funds, create a
marketing plan that will impact the New York City-Tri-State Area, and the global
market.
Must be able to take ownership of developing new business/lead generation,
ownership of deal negotiations. Must be able to manage multiple projectsvarious projects include the Tunnel-To-Towers Run, Stephen Siller Foundation
Night at the New York Islanders (this also includes a silent auction/cocktail party
with top donors and celebrities), Operation Support-a 3 course golf tournament, a
fashion fundraiser, and more. This research/field based internship will help
prepare students who are interested in a career in sponsorship, special events,
and/or fundraising in the sport or non-profit industry. Must be able to work
independently, possess strong communication skills. Hours per week required
are 8-12 hours.
Requirements: Must be a sophomore or junior Leisure and Sport Management
or Business Administration major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Highly organized
and disciplined approach. Unpaid.
To learn more about the Stephen Siller Foundation visit
www.tunneltotowersrun.org
To apply for this internship, please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference
sheet via email to StephenSillerFoundation@gmail.com attention Gabrielle
Raymond no later than September 10th. For questions please call 347-429-4891
or email StephenSillerFoundation@gmail.com.