Development / Fundraising Intern

National Multiple Sclerosis Society • Denver, CO

1d • Remote

About The Position

An internship with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. The Development Intern supports the Development team with day-to-day tasks that help advance fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role provides hands-on experience in a nonprofit environment while contributing to meaningful mission-driven work. This is a remote, paid internship available for Summer 2026. We are currently seeking five (5) interns to join our Development team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree as a Junior or Senior in college, any year in graduate school, or a recent higher education graduate.
• Open to all majors, with a preference for Business Administration, Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related fields.
• Must have reliable access to a personal laptop and stable internet connection for the duration of the internship.
• Ability to work 8 weeks, 20 hours/week.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong detail orientation, organizational skills, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and ask for help when needed.
• Desire to learn about nonprofit fundraising and producing large events.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for e-mail, document, and spreadsheet creation/management – specific training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event preparation and follow-up.
• Support donor outreach efforts (emails, mailings, tracking).
• Help maintain and update donor or event data in systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development team.
• Participate in team meetings and learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Networking and professional development sessions with other interns across the organization
• Mentoring from Society staff dedicated to the internship program.
• The opportunity to uncover and leverage your strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & evaluation.
• Opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis and work with the leading national organization supporting people impacted by MS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern