WCM Impact Fellow

WCM Impact Fellow

Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM)
Location: Hybrid (Glen Echo, MD & Washington, DC region)
Duration:

Fall Cohort: August 11 – January 2

Spring Cohort: January 5 – June 5

Hours: ~20 hours/week
Compensation: $1,000/month (August–May)

About the Fellowship

The WCM Impact Fellowship is a paid, part-time opportunity for an early-career professional seeking real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, communications, and data strategy. It’s a front-row seat to the work of a growing, equity-centered music institution — and a chance to help expand access to the arts across the Washington, DC region.

Fellows work as part of a collaborative and supportive team of artists, educators, administrators, and fundraisers. You’ll be invited to contribute ideas, take ownership of projects, and help advance WCM’s mission of making music accessible to all.

What You'll Be Doing

As the WCM Impact Fellow, you’ll help deepen WCM’s reach, visibility, and sustainability through:

Donor engagement and stewardship, including prospect research, communications support, and tracking

Community engagement and outreach, by helping coordinate and staff enrollment events, school programs, and public concerts

Strategic communications, creating content for social media, newsletters, and appeals

Data management and reporting, supporting grant tracking, enrollment metrics, and campaign evaluation

You’ll wear many hats — but always with mentorship and support from WCM staff, and the chance to explore your professional interests in the nonprofit arts sector.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA:

Currently enrolled in a Maryland higher education institution

A Maryland high school graduate attending college anywhere

A graduate within the past 12 months from a Maryland college or university

A Maryland resident veteran honorably discharged within the last 18 months

Fellows must confirm availability for at least 120 hours per semester.

Ideal Candidate

Graduate student or recent graduate in arts management, fundraising, public policy, communications, education, or related field

Strong written communication and organizational skills

Passionate about racial equity, community access to music, and public service

Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple projects

Familiar with (or willing to learn) tools like Canva, Constant Contact, Airtable, and Bloomerang

Key Responsibilities

🎯 Development & Donor Stewardship

Research prospective donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors

Support donor database updates and CRM hygiene in Bloomerang

Draft personalized acknowledgments, thank-you notes, and impact updates

Help execute appeals and fundraising campaigns

Track LYBUNT and SYBUNT lists and support follow-up efforts

🎨 Communications & Design

Create digital content for social media and newsletters

Design flyers, signage, and donor-facing materials

Draft student spotlights, concert recaps, and press content

Maintain consistent voice and branding across platforms

🤝 Community Outreach & Enrollment

Assist with planning and staffing concerts, recitals, and school events

Support family communications, registration tracking, and inquiry follow-ups

Collect testimonials, photos, and feedback from participants

Track participation data and support outreach documentation

Tools You’ll Use

CRM & Data: Bloomerang, Airtable, Google Sheets

Communications & Design: Canva, Constant Contact, Google Drive, Instagram Meta Suite

Operations & Outreach: Slack, Opus 1, Qgiv