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Philanthropy Trainee (October 2026)
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FEDORA - The European Circle of Philanthropists of Opera and Ballet is a non-profit organisation that supports creativity and innovation in opera and dance. Through its funding programmes, the FEDORA Prizes Biennale and the Next Stage Grants, FEDORA provides both funding opportunities and capacity-building to its network of 130 opera houses, festivals and dance companies all over Europe.
Internationally recognised as the largest opera and dance competition and European Platform for new works in opera and dance, co-funded by the European Commission, FEDORA aims to guarantee the future of these art forms in Europe. Four prizes are awarded to promising teams who collaborate on the creation of new opera and dance co-productions, and on the involvement and education of new and young audiences. In parallel, the Next Stage Grants are attributed to projects that drive innovation through sustainable, inclusive, and digital transformation on, behind, and beyond the stage.
The Philanthropy Trainee will support the team in strengthening relationships with individual and corporate members, assisting with fundraising campaigns, preparing donor materials, and helping organise events and VIP ticket services. The role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, discretion, and an interest in philanthropy, cultural fundraising, and relationship management.
Philanthropy Trainee
Responsibilities include:
- Assist the Philanthropy team in developing fundraising campaigns and donor relations activities.
- Support with research and the preparation of pitch decks, presentations, and other fundraising materials for donor prospection.
- Draft letters, documents, and correspondence adapted to the needs of the Philanthropy team.
- Contribute to the organisation of philanthropic events and donor-related activities.
- Support the coordination of VIP ticket services.
- Assist with administrative and coordination tasks linked to fundraising and membership development while looking after CRM system updates, and reporting.
Profile description:
Education and work experience
- Currently enrolled in higher education and seeking an internship in fundraising, cultural management, communication, business development, or a related field looking for an end-of-studies internship.
- Previous experience in administration, communications, events, fundraising, or donor relations is an asset.
Required skills
- Strong writing and editing skills in French and English.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously with accuracy and reliability.
- Discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of service.
- Interest in philanthropy, cultural fundraising, and the non-profit sector.
- Good command of Microsoft Office applications, Salesforce, Canva.
Language skills
- Fluent written and spoken French.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Additional languages are an advantage.
Contract details
- Contract type: internship
- Duration: 6 months
- Start date: As of October 2026
Work locations
- Palais Garnier, 8 rue Scribe, 75009 Paris.
- 79 rue du Mont-Cenis, 75018 Paris.
- Remote working.
Compensation and benefits
- Compensation according to profile
- 50% public transport ticket reimbursement.
- Meal vouchers (ticket de restaurant) for every day worked
- Access to the company cafeteria.
How to Apply
You can apply via the form here.
Application Deadline
3 September 2026
For more information, contact:
Kseniia Travnikova
Finance & Project Manager
kseniia.travnikova@fedora-circle.com
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