Development & Fundraising Intern

CAIR Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 5,580 - 11,160; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Houston is offering a Development & Fundraising Internship aimed at students eager to gain practical experience in the non-profit sector. This in-person internship focuses on fundraising strategy, donor relations, and CRM management, supporting an annual development goal of $1 million. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and have a demonstrated interest in fundraising. The stipend ranges from $500 to $1000, with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated interest in fundraising and nonprofit operations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to master CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a donor engagement audit using EveryAction CRM.
• Design and launch a formal Recurring Sustainer Program.
• Create donor-facing collateral with Canva.
• Support administrative and clerical tasks.
• Participate in off-site meetings for event logistics.

Skills

Fundraising

CRM systems

Graphic design (Canva)

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a related degree program

Tools

EveryAction

Canva

Job description

Position Overview

The Development & Fundraising Internship is a specialized program established by our organization to offer an invaluable opportunity for students passionate about the non-profit sector. This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and CRM database management, specifically supporting our $1 million annual development goal. This is an 8‑to‑10‑week, in‑person internship based at our Houston office. The schedule is flexible to accommodate academic commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of our EveryAction CRM to identify gaps in donor engagement, specifically analyzing LYBUNT (Last Year but Unfortunately Not This Year) and SYBUNT (Some Year but Unfortunately Not This Year) segments.
• Design and launch a formal Recurring Sustainer Program, developing tiered giving structures, donor benefits, and stewardship communication calendars.
• Utilize Canva to create compelling, donor‑facing collateral to support campaign outreach and donor retention.

  Conduct market research on best practices for monthly giving programs to align with our civil rights advocacy mission.

• Support the development team with administrative and clerical tasks, including data entry and miscellaneous operational duties.
• Participate in off‑site meetings and site visits within the Houston area as required for event logistics and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Nonprofit Management, Leadership, or Development; Human Development and Family Studies; Communications/Public Relations; Business/Marketing; Political Science/Advocacy; Sociology/Psychology; or Data Science.
• Demonstrated interest in fundraising, donor stewardship, and nonprofit operations.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with or ability to quickly master CRM systems (EveryAction).
• Creative proficiency with graphic design tools (specifically Canva).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to our mission of civil rights, advocacy, and community empowerment.

Compensation

$500 – $1000 Stipend

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to [e-mail] by May 8, 2026, for our Summer Internship.

About CAIR-Houston

CAIR-Texas Houston’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

• Reports To: Statewide Development Director