Advancement Summer Internship Program - Athletics Development Intern
About The Position
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) offers a full-time, paid summer internship providing hands-on experience in collegiate athletics fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, and event management. The Athletics Development Intern supports the Athletics Development team in advancing the mission of the University of Iowa Athletics Department and works alongside Athletics Development professionals on annual and major gift fundraising, donor relations, prospect research, and strategic projects. The internship offers experience in fundraising strategy, research and analysis, event planning, donor engagement, and database management, and provides insight into philanthropy’s role in collegiate athletics. The internship lasts 10 weeks, from June 2 through August 6. Interns earn $18 per hour and may work from home two days per week if desired, with flexibility and technology provided. Up to five unpaid vacation days are available if desired. Interns must be within driving distance of the UICA office in Iowa City, Iowa. Housing and benefits are not provided. At the conclusion of the program, interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects.
Requirements
- Be entering the second year of college in Fall 2027 or be graduating from a college or university in 2027.
- Be within driving distance of the UICA office in Iowa City, Iowa.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Athletics Development gift officers on donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies, including prospect research and analysis supporting annual and major gift fundraising.
- Research and benchmark athletics fundraising and engagement practices, including planned giving societies, donor stewardship initiatives, and other ways to strengthen donor relationships.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating Athletics Development events, including venue research, outreach, event preparation, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
- Maintain accurate donor and event information in the CRM database, including registration and attendance records, contact reports, data entry, and data queries.
- Prepare and send weekly thank-you correspondence to Athletics donors.
- Support strategic Athletics Development initiatives, including the endowed scholarship program, premium seating, and other fundraising priorities.
- Collaborate with Athletics Development team members on special projects and administrative assignments, providing research, analysis, and project support as needed.
- Give a final presentation highlighting the internship experience and projects.
Benefits
- $18 per hour pay.
- Flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired.
- Up to five unpaid vacation days available if desired.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
