Development Intern

NCJW•Washington, DC

About The Position

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) offers an internship for rising college juniors and seniors, with related fellowships for graduate students. The Development Intern will learn about nonprofit advocacy, community engagement, event planning, and leadership development while supporting NCJW’s development department. The internship is intended for individuals passionate about social justice, civic engagement, and creating lasting positive change. NCJW strongly prefers DC-based candidates able to work in person, but will consider exceptional remote applicants. The intern will build relationships with NCJW leaders, advocates, partners, stakeholders, supporters, and volunteers; support donor communications and research; track contacts in NCJW’s EveryAction CRM; and assist with administrative and operational work. The role also includes professional development through training, mentorship, and collaborative projects, as well as planning and executing a lobby day involving meetings with congressional staff and/or members of Congress. The schedule is 12 hours per week across two or three days, from late January to early May. Compensation is $18.40 per hour and/or academic credit.

Requirements

Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and commitment to social justice issues.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in building and maintaining positive relationships across the network.
No previous professional experience is necessary; willingness to learn and get involved is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets is preferred.
Two years of higher education or commensurate experience is strongly preferred.
DC-based candidates able to complete the internship in person are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with NCJW leaders, advocates, and partners nationwide, and help cultivate relationships with stakeholders, supporters, and volunteers.
Assist in writing and disseminating donor acknowledgement letters and other communications.
Research current and potential donors and draft reports on findings.
Track contacts with NCJW’s network in EveryAction, the organization’s CRM.
Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and entering data into EveryAction.
Participate in training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects.
Plan and execute a lobby day by meeting with congressional staff and/or members of Congress to discuss NCJW priority issues.