Development Intern

National Organization f • Danbury, CT

8d • Remote

About The Position

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the leading independent nonprofit organization representing all patients and families affected by rare diseases. Join our team and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development and corporate engagement while supporting NORD’s mission to improve the lives of those impacted by rare diseases.

The Development Intern will provide critical support to NORD’s Development team in managing outreach, tracking sponsor benefits, and coordinating logistics for NORD’s main conference. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable with repeated outreach and follow-up, enjoys working collaboratively across departments, and is eager to learn about nonprofit development and event sponsorships.

This is an unpaid internship with a flexible schedule, lasting from May-August 2026 with flexibility to adjust start and end date based on student availability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with repeated outreach and follow-up via email and phone.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, or event management.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach and follow-up to sponsors and partners regarding conference-related benefits and deadlines.
• Track sponsor benefit utilization for NORD’s main conference and ensure accurate documentation.
• Communicate with internal departments (marketing, events, programs) to coordinate logistics and deliverables for sponsors.
• Update sponsor logos and related materials across conference platforms and collateral.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach and benefit fulfillment in tracking systems.
• Support the Development team with administrative tasks and special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees