Advancement Summer Internship Program - Stewardship Intern
About The Position
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) offers a full-time paid summer internship lasting 10 weeks, from June 2 to August 6. Interns earn $18 per hour and may work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days are available. Interns must be within driving distance of the UICA office in Iowa City, Iowa. Housing and benefits are not provided. At the end of the program, interns give a presentation about their experience and projects. The Stewardship Intern supports efforts to strengthen donor relationships and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy at the University of Iowa. Working with stewardship liaisons and development professionals, the intern helps create personalized donor communications, engagement strategies, and recognition efforts for donors at all giving levels. The role provides hands-on experience in donor stewardship, donor relations, fundraising operations, and advancement communications.
Requirements
- Be a student entering the second year of college in Fall 2027 through a student graduating from any college or university in 2027.
- Be within driving distance of the UICA office in Iowa City, Iowa.
Responsibilities
- Participate in stewardship strategy meetings with stewardship liaisons and development officers to learn how stewardship supports donor engagement and long-term philanthropic relationships.
- Research donor interests, philanthropic histories, and engagement opportunities to help develop customized stewardship plans and donor experiences.
- Use the organization's fundraising CRM to document stewardship activities, track donor engagement, and support stewardship reporting.
- Lead the first-time donor outreach initiative by coordinating weekly donor lists and partnering with fellow interns to facilitate donor phone calls and text message outreach.
- Collaborate with stewardship team members to develop, create, and distribute personalized ThankView messages to donors.
- Give a final presentation highlighting the internship experience and projects.
Benefits
- $18 per hour
- Flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired
- Up to five unpaid vacation days available if desired
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
