Advancement Summer Internship Program - UI Stanley Museum of Art Development Intern
About The Position
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) offers full-time paid summer internships that provide meaningful pre-professional experience in nonprofit work and university advancement. The UI Stanley Museum of Art Development Intern supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts that advance the museum’s mission and priorities. Working with the Director of Development and Program Coordinator, the intern contributes to annual, special, and major gift fundraising initiatives and helps strengthen donor relationships and expand philanthropic support. The internship provides hands-on experience in donor engagement, prospect development, stewardship, museum membership, and major gift fundraising, including exposure to gifts of artwork. The program lasts 10 weeks, from June 2 through August 6. Interns are expected to give a final presentation about their experience and projects. The role is based within driving distance of the UICA’s Iowa City, Iowa office; interns may work from home two days per week if desired.
Requirements
- Be entering the second year of college in Fall 2027 or 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 prospect research, meeting preparation, and meeting follow-up to gain exposure to the major gift fundraising process.
- Identify and research prospective annual, special, and major gift donors, including individuals interested in donating artwork, to support long-term fundraising pipeline development.
- Research, analyze engagement opportunities, and provide recommendations to assess and refine the museum’s membership program.
- Support planning for the forthcoming Collector’s Circle membership tier through research, benchmarking, and donor engagement strategies.
- Develop recommendations for three to five arts-enriched donor engagement experiences for potential implementation over the next one to two years.
- Research and create a matrix of prospective institutional supporters, focusing on arts foundations and lending collections.
- Assist with stewardship communications, including donor letters, impact-focused messaging, ThankView content, and recognition efforts for artwork donors and other museum supporters.
Benefits
- Paid internship at $18 per hour.
- Flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week, if desired.
- Up to five unpaid vacation days during the internship, if desired.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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