Intern, Fundraising (Fall 2026)
About The Position
Be an integral part of Wolf Trap’s fundraising department, working closely with the major gift and planned giving teams. You will participate in stewardship and cultivation events, assist with major gift solicitation strategy, and execution of personalized donor stewardship. Assist with preparation for cultivation and stewardship events for major donors, board members, and legacy donors. Research prospective funders. Manage donor and prospect information in donor database. Produce content for donor communication and My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website. Assist with preparation of personalized gifts for major donors. Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements.
Requirements
- Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
- Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
- International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
- Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
Responsibilities
- Participate in stewardship and cultivation events
- Assist with major gift solicitation strategy and execution of personalized donor stewardship
- Assist with preparation for cultivation and stewardship events for major donors, board members, and legacy donors
- Research prospective funders
- Manage donor and prospect information in donor database
- Produce content for donor communication and My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website
- Assist with preparation of personalized gifts for major donors
- Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements
Benefits
- Pay rate of $12.77/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
