Philanthropy Project Intern

SFMOMA • San Francisco, CA

10d • $7,000 - $7,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our values. Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue. Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - it's a way of life. Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure, always ready to explore new perspectives. Empathic: We aim to act like a person, not an institution. SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self. Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, Monday, June 15 - Friday, August 14, at least three days working onsite Department Description The Philanthropy Department raises over $30 million in earned and contributed revenue to make SFMOMA’s operations possible each year. Charitable contributions are generously provided from individuals donors, corporations, government agencies, and foundations. As a department, our mission is to foster an environment that supports creative efforts to attract, retain, and steward donors to maintain and grow an impactful and inclusive Philanthropy program. The Philanthropy department is comprised of five teams: Enterprise Events, Membership, Partnerships, Legacy Giving, and Individual Giving. Position Description The Philanthropy Project Intern reports to the Philanthropy Program Manager and will work closely with the Individual Giving Associate and the Philanthropy Program Associate. The primary focus of the intern will be to enhance the prospect pipeline for all levels of giving at the museum. The intern will learn how to use prospecting tools including Tessitura, iWave, and LexusNexus to find new donors for the museum. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to meet and learn about the work of all philanthropy teams including Major Gifts, Individual Giving, Partnerships, Events, and Membership. Project Plan Over the 9-week program, the Philanthropy Project Intern will learn about SFMOMA’s current prospect research process, develop a prospect pipeline SOP in tandem with philanthropy staff partners, and, at the end of the 9 weeks, make suggestions regarding prospecting tools and processes to improve the team’s fundraising strategy and support cultivation of new or lapsed donors. The intern will also: · Receive training in the CRM database (Tessitura) and Kindsight. · Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to strengthen prospect processes. · Support overall database management and organization. · Complete research projects and profiles on top community members and prospective donors to help SFMOMA’s Philanthropy team establish relationships and solicit contributions. · Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing key findings and proposed strategies that the department will utilize to create standards across SFMOMA’s Tessitura usage. Educational Objectives · Gain knowledge about non-profit fundraising (commonly referred to as development and advancement) and philanthropy programs in museum and arts settings. · Develop key skillsets for a potential philanthropy career, including prospect research, fundraising language development, and Tessitura database skills (CRM which many nonprofits use). · Develop relationships with Philanthropy colleagues and receive an inside view of museum administration. Additional Internship Programming The Summer 2026 Internship will offer 9-weeks of hands-on experience and mentorship along with weekly presentations and discussions with various departments in the museum, off-site educational visits within the Bay Area community, and access to various tours and events within the museum.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in school or a recent graduate. The SFMOMA recognizes a graduation date within 6 months of the internship start date as a recent graduate.
• If you are a current employee of the SFMOMA applying for an internship, you must be a current student or a recent graduate, within 6 months of the internship start date.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Resourceful and can seek out information from a variety of sources.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work, such as donor information, department operations, and financials.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for background within the arts and appreciation for museums.
• Tessitura, CRM, and/or Excel usage is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in the CRM database (Tessitura) and Kindsight.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to strengthen prospect processes.
• Support overall database management and organization.
• Complete research projects and profiles on top community members and prospective donors to help SFMOMA’s Philanthropy team establish relationships and solicit contributions.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing key findings and proposed strategies that the department will utilize to create standards across SFMOMA’s Tessitura usage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees