KIP Summer 2026 - Strategic Development Intern - Principled Business
About The Position
Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe that capitalism is the greatest force for good and it's up to the actors in that system to live up to its promise. We convene and equip investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity, agency, prosperity, and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies, communities, and the wider culture to strengthen the public understanding of capitalism and support for it. Role Overview Principled Business are seeking a full-time, remote Strategic Development Intern to support fundraising and partnership-building across foundation outreach, high-net-worth prospecting, development operations, and donor stewardship. This role is ideal for someone who is sharp, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how strategic fundraising works in practice.
Nice To Haves
- Strong writing and editing instincts.
- Comfort with research and turning information into short, usable briefs.
- High attention to detail and follow-through.
- Basic fluency with spreadsheets and organized tracking systems.
Responsibilities
- Foundation Fundraising Support
- Research and profile foundation prospects (mission, priorities, giving patterns, key staff, and fit).
- Proofread and strengthen drafts of LOIs and proposals for clarity, tone, and alignment.
- Support fundraising strategy by identifying alignment themes, talking points, and next-step recommendations.
- High-Net-Worth Prospect and Outreach Support
- Compile and maintain lists of HNWI prospects and connectors.
- Create brief profiles summarizing capacity indicators, interests, and strategic alignment.
- Edit and refine drafts for outreach emails, follow-ups, and direct mail campaigns.
- Data Integrity and Systems Support
- Enter and update contacts, proposals, gifts, and tasks in tracking systems or CRM.
- Check data for completeness, consistency, and obvious errors.
- Produce simple lists, exports, and trackers as requested.
- Events and Stewardship Support
- Research events and conferences relevant to potential donors and partners.
- Prepare short background memos and basic meeting materials.
- Draft and proofread thank-you notes and follow-up messages to support stewardship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
