Development & Donor Relations Intern

Historic Oakland Foundation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Historic Oakland Foundation is seeking a qualified intern to work within and contribute to our Development team during the fall 2026 semester. The 16-week internship offers $15 per hour, with 15–20 hours per week and occasional evenings or weekends for events, in-person at the Visitor Center in Atlanta.

Duties include CRM maintenance, recording memberships and donations, donor communications, fundraising materials, event planning, membership recruitment, research, and data entry to support

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with databases/CRM systems preferred (Salesforce or similar).
• Discretion handling sensitive information and donor data.
• Hospitality/concierge-like customer service is a plus.
• Connections within Atlanta cultural community are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and update CRM.
• Assist recording membership details and donations.
• Assist Development staff with day-to-day communications with donors.
• Draft fundraising and stewardship materials.
• Plan and coordinate events and member recruitment at events.
• Recruit new members through tabling at events.
• Research prospects and initiatives for the Development team.
• General administrative duties and data entry.
• Support member retention through stewardship activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

CRM experience

Discretion in handling information

Hospitality/concierge skills

Networking within Atlanta cultural sce

Education

College or Graduate student

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Historic Oakland Foundation is seeking a qualified intern to work within and contribute to our Development team during the fall 2026 semester. The 16-week internship offers $15 per hour, with 15–20 hours per week and occasional evenings or weekends for events, in-person at the Visitor Center in Atlanta.

Duties include CRM maintenance, recording memberships and donations, donor communications, fundraising materials, event planning, membership recruitment, research, and data entry to support