Development Intern

International Project; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional mentorship

Opportunity to earn college credit

Resume building experience

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York is seeking a Development Intern for an unpaid, part-time position. This role offers college students a chance to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development, with training and mentorship provided. Responsibilities include supporting fundraising efforts, crafting donor communications, and conducting prospect research. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and have a passion for global missions. Opportunities for networking and earning college credit are also available during this internship.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and contribute to a Christ-centered team.
• Organized and proactive.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development.
• Gain experience through hands-on training in donor communications.
• Assist with research to identify and evaluate potential donors.

Skills

Passion for global missions

Strong communication skills

Research skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Major/Minor in Nonprofit Management or Development/Fundraising

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Development Intern (Volunteer/Unpaid)

Fall or Spring Semester | 8–12 Hours/Week | In-Person

The Development Intern supports our mission to reach the nations by gaining hands‑on experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development. This role offers practical training in the systems and strategies that sustain and grow a Christ‑centered ministry.

Internship Overview

This part‑time, unpaid volunteer position is designed for college students or recent graduates seeking to explore nonprofit development. Over the course of the semester (approximately 8–12 hours per week), you’ll receive hands‑on training and mentorship while contributing meaningfully to the growth and sustainability of our ministry.

What You’ll Learn

• Development & Fundraising Fundamentals: Understand the principles and biblical basis for fundraising and development in the nonprofit and missions world.
• Donor Engagement Strategies: Assist with crafting donor communications, tracking engagement, and understanding giving behaviors.
• Prospect & Suspect Research: Learn how to identify and evaluate potential donors through targeted research techniques.
• Wealth Screening & Data Tools: Gain exposure to donor databases and tools that help assess donor capacity and align donor interest with mission impact.
• Microsoft Excel & Reporting: Build practical skills by working with spreadsheets, generating reports, and organizing key development metrics.

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for global missions and nonprofit ministry
• Eager to learn and contribute to a Christ‑centered team
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive
• Strong communication and research skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus (training provided)
• Major/Minor related to Nonprofit Management or Development/Fundraising preferred

Internship Benefits and Objectives

• Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced development and missions professionals.
• Professional Experience and Skill Development: Work on real world projects at a Christ‑centered nonprofit organization, great for resume boosting.
• Networking and Stewardship: Opportunity to grow your network and develop an understanding of stewardship/Kingdom‑minded generosity.
• Earn College Credit: Fulfills internship requirements for many academic programs (we’re happy to coordinate with your school).

Physical and Mental Requirements:

In order to meet the physical demands of the job description above, employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 6 hours per day, ascend/descend stairs as needed, operate electronics such as computers, phones and cameras, have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, and to observe details at a close range.

Privacy.

You are required to observe and uphold all of IP’s privacy policies and procedures as implemented or varied from time to time. Collection, storage, access to, and dissemination of employee or donor personal information will be in accordance with privacy legislation.