Summer 2026 Development Intern

Description

The YouthVantage Alliance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Intern to support our fundraising team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and database management. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a successful development team and to contribute meaningfully to initiatives that empower girls in our community. This position is a part-time, unpaid role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Engagement Support

• Assist with donor acknowledgment processes, including preparing thank-you letters, updating donor records, and sending stewardship materials.
• Support event planning and logistics for fundraising events, donor receptions, and appreciation gatherings.

Research & Prospecting

• Conduct research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Assist in compiling profiles and reports on potential new funders to help grow the donor base.
• Track and report on current fundraising trends, best practices, and industry standards.

Marketing Support

• Help draft impact stories, program updates, and content to be shared in donor newsletters, social media, and other communications.
• Support the development of campaign materials, appeal letters, and other donor engagement content.
• Create graphics to support development team marketing requests

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the development team as needed.
• Help organize and maintain development materials, both digitally and in hard copy.
• Conduct data entry and quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy in the donor database.
• Participate in team meetings, take notes, and assist with other special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in progress (nonprofit management, public relations, or related field preferred)
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong emotional intelligence with a passion for working with diverse groups, good judgement, and professional behavior
• Regular, punctual attendance and attention to all responsibilities
• Confidentiality in dealing with participant and organizational information
• Ability to follow directions, guidelines, and policies/procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant technology (Google Docs, Canva, and Adobe)