Development Intern

Family Representation, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Manhattan - New York, NY 10013
• Position Type: Internship
• Education Level: 4 Year College Degree
• Salary Range: $0.02 - $0.03
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Category: Development

About the Role

The Center for Family Representation (CFR) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated intern to support our Development team with a variety of fundraising projects. This is an internship for college credit, no stipend will be provided. The successful candidate will assist our 3‑person Development department by supporting key strategic planning for our largest annual fundraiser, stewarding individual and corporate donors, and maintaining strong data hygiene in our CRM. Strong teamwork, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn are essential. This role reports to the Development Manager and is hybrid or, if needed, remote.

Responsibilities

• Special Event Planning - CFR Benefit
  • Support strategic planning and logistics for CFR’s Annual Benefit, including vendor research and solicitation strategies for prospective attendees.
• Donor Solicitation and Stewardship
  • Create first drafts of email solicitations to CFR’s donor base.
  • Help ensure donor acknowledgement letters are generated and sent to donors in a timely manner.
• Grant Writing
  • Under the supervision of the Development Director, identify and apply to grant opportunities for low‑dollar or in‑kind support.
• CRM Management
  • Assist the Development Manager in data hygiene projects in our CRM GiftWorks, ensuring consistent coding and record accuracy.
• Community Engagement
  • If possible, attend in‑person tabling sessions, know‑your‑rights trainings, and other CFR events.

Qualifications

• CFR will consider undergraduate and graduate students with a demonstrated interest in our work. All applicants must be affiliated with an accredited program for an academic credit internship and/or have a paid fellowship.
• Ideally the role is hybrid but can be remote if needed.
• Minimum number of hours: 8–10 hours a week (dependent on credit requirements).