Advancement Summer Internship Program - Main Campus Regional Gifts Intern

University of Iowa Center for Advancement • Iowa City, IA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement offers a full-time, paid summer internship providing 10 weeks of work experience from June 2 through August 6. The Main Campus Regional Gifts Development Intern supports fundraising and donor engagement across a diverse portfolio that includes Athletics, Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Performing Arts and Hancher, student success initiatives, and Writing Programs. Working with Main Campus Regional Gifts fundraisers, the intern assists with donor research, outreach, visit planning, stewardship, and prospect development. The internship offers hands-on exposure to the major gift fundraising process, collaboration with advancement professionals, participation in donor meetings, and insight into philanthropy in higher education. Interns are expected to give a final presentation about their experience and projects. The position is based within driving distance of the Iowa City, Iowa office, with the option to work from home two days per week.

Requirements

• Be entering the second year of college in Fall 2027 or be graduating from a college or university in 2027.
• Be within driving distance of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement's Iowa City, Iowa office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor research, prospect identification, and qualification efforts supporting fundraising priorities across the Main Campus Regional Gifts portfolio.
• Coordinate with development staff to prepare for and participate in local donor visits, including meeting planning, briefing materials, and follow-up activities.
• Lead a research and benchmarking project supporting strategic fundraising initiatives and provide recommendations to the team.
• Facilitate creation of a customized stewardship impact piece demonstrating the outcomes of donor support.
• Give a final presentation highlighting internship experience and projects.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18 per hour.
• Option to work from home two days per week, with flexibility and technology provided.
• Up to five unpaid vacation days during the internship, if desired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed