Advancement Office Intern- Summer 2026

Rogerson Communities • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advancement Office Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's development efforts. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, fundraising, and event planning. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced professionals, gain experience in database management, and build networking opportunities within the nonprofit sector. The role involves supporting major events, appeal cycles, donor cultivation and stewardship, donor relations, and general administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program (e.g., nonprofit management, English, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or related field)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence and materials
• Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, and/or event planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and interest in learning donor database/CRM systems
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize information clearly and accurately
• Comfortable interacting with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, donors, volunteers, and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Initiative-taking, dependable, a good sense of humor and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, timelines, and execution of a major fundraising gala
• Help coordinate invitation lists, RSVPs, and guest communications for events
• Support event setup, registration, and live auction
• Perform CRM data entry and tracking
• Learn and help maintain timelines and workflows for annual and special campaign appeals
• Support data entry, segmentation, and mailing list preparation within the donor database
• Track responses and assist in analyzing appeal performance metrics
• Conduct research on prospects and current donors to support cultivation strategies
• Assist with preparing donor briefings, call sheets, and stewardship materials
• Help manage acknowledgment letters and donor recognition processes
• Support consistent documentation of donor interactions and updates within the CRM
• Participate in cultivation planning meetings and contribute ideas for strengthening donor acquisition engagement and retention
• Learn the importance of communication pieces such as newsletters, impact updates, and donor spotlights
• Help ensure donor information remains accurate and confidential across systems
• Provide administrative support for donor meetings, including scheduling and follow-up tasks
• Assist with planning, timelines, and execution of community events
• Support onsite event set up, registration, and hospitality
• Contribute to post-event stewardship efforts, including thank-you communications and data entry
• Provide general administrative assistance when needed
• Support filing, scanning, and maintaining shared documents
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field
• Opportunity to gain experience in database management
• Networking opportunities within the nonprofit sector

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree