Community Fundraising & Events Intern, Summer 2026

NMDP•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work closely with the Community Fundraising & Events Manager, Community Events to our Community Events program of work. They will be involved with planning through execution for various events, relationship management with event hosts, and support on various strategy and growth projects. Additionally, this role will support the other three CFE program areas as time and capacity allows: Student Programs, Endurance, and DIY P2P Fundraising. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a career in the nonprofit, marketing, event planning, and/or communications field.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to: Work occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to: Work from NMDP World Headquarters (Minneapolis) once per week.
High School diploma with some college coursework in business, project and/or event management, communications, technology, nonprofit or related field. Or, relevant experience gained via work or volunteer positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva, CoPilot, Asana (or other project management system)

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and execution of NMDP Community Events including, but not limited to: Event tracking
Coaching event hosts and participants
Assist with day-of logistics for certain events
Assist with event operations, including data entry, list development, committee meeting support, and other efforts, based on the direction provided by the CF&E Manager.
Assist with strategy and growth efforts
Further engage event hosts through relationship management
Provide support for Student and Endurance programming, including but not limited to: Assist Student Fundraising Program Manager on K-12 and collegiate fundraising efforts, specifically planning and resource building in advance of upcoming school year
Collaborate with Endurance Program Manager to track, coach, and support endurance fundraisers, including participant gear fulfillment
Assist with Fundraise Your Way (DIY P2P) Employee Campaign
Support employee fundraisers by creating monthly email communication and provide one on one coaching
Manage internal, employee-led third-party events and provide best practice recommendations, resources, and assistance in event execution.
Collaborate with Program Manager on developing new tactics to recruit employee fundraisers
Other tasks as assigned