Development Intern

Collectionsthatcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

14-week internship

3 days/week schedule

Job summary

Art21 is offering a Development Intern position for Fall 2026 in New York. You will work with the development team on fundraising activities, assist with event planning, and help with donor research and database organization.

You will also craft proposals and reports for individuals and foundations, supporting donor stewardship initiatives. The internship targets graduate students and above; an undergraduate degree is required at the start.

Qualifications

• Graduate students and above; undergraduate degree required by start of internship.
• Strong writing and research skills with close attention to detail.
• Organized, motivated, and self-directed; knowledge of contemporary art a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning and fundraising outreach.
• Conduct donor and funder research and organize the database.
• Craft proposals and reports for individuals and foundations; support donor stewardship.

Skills

Verbal & writing

Research skills

Highly organized

Data handling

Multi-project management

Google Drive proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree required

Graduate student status preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Summary

Art21’s Development Intern will work closely with the development team on various projects related to the organization’s fundraising activities. Primary activities for the Fall 2026 internship will include assisting with event planning and fundraising outreach, as well as donor and funder research and database organization and maintenance. In addition, the intern will gain experience in crafting proposals and reports for individuals and foundations, as well as supporting donor stewardship initiatives.

This role is suited for graduate students and above; applicants must hold an undergraduate degree by the start of the internship. Applicants should have strong writing and research skills and a close attention to detail. Applicants should be organized, motivated, and self-directed. Knowledge of contemporary art and familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT (or other CRM) are preferred.

Key Details

Stipend: $5,712 (disbursed in first and last weeks)

Internship Dates:14 weeks (starts week of September 7, 2026)

Schedule: 3 days/week

Deadline:August 21, 2026

Eligibility

This role is suited for graduate students and above; applicants must hold an undergraduate degree by the start of the internship. Applicants should have strong writing and research skills and a close attention to detail. Applicants should be organized, motivated, and self-directed. Knowledge of contemporary art and familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT (or other CRM) are preferred.

Required skills:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Excellent research skills
• Highly organized
• Have the willingness to work with data for long periods of time
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) or equivalent word processing software

About

The Mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs.