2026 MoMA Summer Internship - Development, Individual Philanthropy

MoMA • New York, NY

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About The Position

About the Summer Internship Program The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museum’s various collections, exhibitions, and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, but it is not a requirement. MoMA Summer 2026 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2026 in order to apply. All summer intern applications are due by Sunday, March 1st by 11:59 PM EST. Duration: June 8—August 13; Ten Weeks Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 Decision Notification: April 20, 2026 Stipend: $6,160 Department Projects & Tasks The Individual Philanthropy Intern will work on three key aspects of the Museum’s fundraising efforts: Donor Stewardship: Support the creation and distribution of donor stewardship materials, including exhibition summaries, stewardship letters, and gift acknowledgements. In addition, assist with the planning and execution of one or more donor cultivation events Database Management: Undertake a comprehensive data and information management project within the Museum’s physical and digital files, updating donor contact information, and expanding research data. Research Projects: Analyze current committee practices and develop new standards for stewardship and engagement. Collaborate with curatorial and development representatives to understand, record, and address departmental needs. The Individual Philanthropy intern will gain practical experience in fundraising at a major cultural institution. This includes donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and requires writing and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with database management and working in a complex organization. Additionally, the intern will develop essential administrative skills, such as file organization, proficiency with CRM databases, and project management. This role includes exposure to and work in Salesforce, Asana, and Emarsys. Intern projects will support the Museum’s ongoing fundraising efforts, with a focus on planning and preparation for communications to donors in the new fiscal year.

Requirements

• Candidates with a demonstrated interest or experience in the arts and/or arts administration, preferably fundraising and relationship management.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion is also required of the applicant.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills are required
• One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2026 in order to apply.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Microsoft Office, Asana, and CRM database is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and distribution of donor stewardship materials, including exhibition summaries, stewardship letters, and gift acknowledgements.
• Assist with the planning and execution of one or more donor cultivation events
• Undertake a comprehensive data and information management project within the Museum’s physical and digital files, updating donor contact information, and expanding research data.
• Analyze current committee practices and develop new standards for stewardship and engagement.
• Collaborate with curatorial and development representatives to understand, record, and address departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees