AY2526 Development/Fundraising Internship - Make A Wish (Work-Study Required)

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

140d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

This position is off campus and will be paid at $15/hour. This position is open for the Spring 2026 semester. For this internship, it is required that applicants submit a writing sample with their resume and cover letter. Responsibilities include: • Assisting the development team that is responsible for raising funds for children’s wishes • Obtaining information about children’s wishes to write wish stories for thank you letters • Assisting with the Kids For Wish Kids® and Wishmakers On Campus® fundraising programs • Updating fundraising reports using Microsoft Excel • Utilizing fundraising software for donor care • Attending event planning meetings, as needed • Assisting at events depending on intern’s availability (Events are usually during weekends or evenings) • Learning about corporate and individual giving • Making follow-up telephone calls to donors and volunteers (no telemarketing involved) • Assisting in office duties as needed

Requirements

Applicants must submit a writing sample with their resume and cover letter
Work-Study Required

Responsibilities

Assisting the development team that is responsible for raising funds for children’s wishes
Obtaining information about children’s wishes to write wish stories for thank you letters
Assisting with the Kids For Wish Kids® and Wishmakers On Campus® fundraising programs
Updating fundraising reports using Microsoft Excel
Utilizing fundraising software for donor care
Attending event planning meetings, as needed
Assisting at events depending on intern’s availability (Events are usually during weekends or evenings)
Learning about corporate and individual giving
Making follow-up telephone calls to donors and volunteers (no telemarketing involved)
Assisting in office duties as needed