Spring 2027 Fundraising Intern
About The Position
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the government is dynamic, innovative, and effectively serves the American people. The Development team focuses on identifying, cultivating, and securing financial and in-kind support for the Partnership’s programs and activities, ensuring long-term financial viability. This Fundraising Intern will gain foundational knowledge in nonprofit fundraising and relationship management, including prospect research, donor cultivation, and engagement with corporate sponsors and existing supporters.
Requirements
- Must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of the internship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or coursework in nonprofit fundraising.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar customer relationship management systems.
- Experience with prospect research techniques.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and researching prospective sponsorship, individual gift, and foundation grant opportunities.
- Drafting correspondence related to Partnership programs.
- Providing support for internal and external meetings, including preparation, note-taking, and observation.
- Assisting with mailings or email invitation sends.
- Tracking donor interactions using the customer management system (Salesforce).
Benefits
- Full-time interns will receive $2,000 per month.
- Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.
- Academic schedules will be accommodated.
- A part-time schedule may be considered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
