Development and Fundraising Internship
Please note that internship applications must be submitted through the form on our website.
Location: In-person or hybrid (January to May/ June)
This internship is designed to introduce university students who are interested in a career in nonprofit organizations to the field. Interns will gain insight into how nonprofits secure program funding, help with fundraising events, learn about donor relations, and develop a deeper understanding of the critical role of development in nonprofit organizations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Working as part of the Development team, our interns:
- Help with designing, printing, and sending mailings and solicitations;
- Assist with planning, promoting, and executing fundraising events, including the Human Rights Awards Dinner and seasonal House Parties;
- Learn basics of our constituent relationship management (CRM) software and get hands-on experience managing donor records;
- Work collaboratively with staff and fellow interns on multiple projects throughout the course of the internship;
- Learn about best practices and current discourse in development and fundraising in weekly conversations led by the staff; and
- Support general development and fundraising operations.
Experience and Qualifications
- Interest in learning about Development and building related skills
- Able to work in a cooperative, busy, diverse environment
- Engaged and self-motivated learner
- Organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to meet deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office or Google Suite
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- A strong interest in human rights
Questions?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is not answered in there, you can email internships@advrights.org. Please note that internship applications must be submitted through the form on our website.
