Spring 2027 Development Intern

Active Minds•Washington, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Active Minds is a nonprofit organization working to change the culture around mental health through programs and initiatives across more than 800 high school and college campuses, corporate settings, and public audiences. Its internship program is designed for current college students and recent graduates, who contribute to important projects and administrative work while gaining experience in the nonprofit sector. Development interns support fundraising that enables Active Minds to deliver programs nationwide. Depending on team needs, interns may work in Individual Giving & Development Operations, Community Fundraising, or Corporate & Foundation Relations. They will build communication and interpersonal skills by creating messages that encourage giving and interacting with donors, fundraisers, and advocates. They may also collaborate with other teams and connect with staff across the organization. The Spring 2027 internship is remote and is expected to run from February 1, 2027, through April 23, 2027. Interns must work at least 20 hours per week, set a consistent schedule between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, and remain for the entire semester. Compensation is $18 per hour.

Requirements

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and ability to meet deadlines.
Be a team player with a willingness to learn.
Marketing, business, and/or customer service skills.
Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox.
Be currently enrolled in or have previously attended a U.S.-based college or university.
Be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding.
Be able to complete the entire internship during the listed dates.
Work at least 20 hours per week on a consistent schedule between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

Experience with college or other fundraising, such as serving on fundraising or philanthropy committees of student organizations.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to donors, students, and partners.
Help plan special events for Community Fundraising.
Perform data entry and data hygiene for Individual Giving & Development Operations.
Assist with fundraising campaign preparation for Individual Giving & Development Operations.
Research donor prospects for Individual Giving & Development Operations.
Prospect corporate partners and foundations and draft proposals for Corporate & Foundation Relations.
Create content for newsletters, donor letters, and fundraising pages.
Collaborate on projects with other teams and connect with staff across the organization.