Development Intern

Campaign Legal Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Development Intern in Washington, DC for the spring 2027 period. The role supports the development team, learning fundraising concepts and practices at a high-impact nonprofit focused on democracy and the rule of law.

The intern will conduct donor research, assist with event support, and handle data-entry tasks while engaging with team members and attending meetings to learn the organization’s work.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
• Experience with MS Excel and some degree of technical inclination.
• Interest in fundraising, research, and/or the field of democracy.
• Quick learner who takes initiative to expand their own understanding of tools and processes.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor when working with senior staff and/or donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth research profiles on key donor prospects, producing recommendations for the team.
• Assist with creating background memos for donor meetings and events.
• Collaborate with Development Assistant on data maintenance and integrity by helping with routine data entry tasks and ensuring materials are saved in our shared Development locations.
• Provide support with email campaigns by creating emails in Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Professional demeanor

Education

Undergraduate coursework (2+ years)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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Development Intern

ALL EMPLOYEES Intern Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $18.40 To $18.40 Hourly

Applications for this position will be accepted through 5:00pm, Friday, November 20, 2026. Posting may close at any time thereafter.

The Development Intern will support Campaign Legal Center's (CLC) development team in the spring of 2027. CLC's development team raises over $20M per year from foundations and individual donors to drive our nonpartisan work to strengthen democracy and the rule of law through litigation and policy advocacy. This internship will provide an exciting opportunity to learn about fundraising for a nonpartisan public interest nonprofit. Throughout the internship, the intern will conduct research on prospective donors, provide event support, and assist the team with administrative and data-entry tasks. They will engage with all members of the development team to learn about general fundraising principles and practices of a high-impact, effective development program. This position will report to the Sr Manager of Data & Analytics.

This intern will also have the opportunity to join CLC meetings and meet 1:1 with CLC staff to learn about the organization’s work to advance democracy.

This paid internship will be part-time (10-15 hours/week) for three to four months during the spring semester and is not benefits eligible. There may be an opportunity for the internship to extend into the summer, depending on departmental needs. It is required that the intern work in person in CLC's DC office in Dupont Circle for several hours per week, but we are happy to offer flexible scheduling in alignment with a candidate’s class schedule or other obligations. Preference will be given to candidates who are available on Friday mornings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth research profiles on key donor prospects, producing recommendations for the team
• Assist with creating background memos for donor meetings and events
• Collaborate with Development Assistant on data maintenance and integrity by helping with routine data entry tasks and ensuring materials are saved in our shared Development locations
• Provide support with email campaigns by creating emails in Raiser's Edge NXT
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework
• Experience with MS Excel and some degree of technical inclination
• Interest in fundraising, research, and/or the field of democracy
• Quick learner who takes initiative to expand their own understanding of tools and processes
• High level of attention to detail
• Professional demeanor when working with senior staff and/or donors

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive of additional duties that may arise as business needs change.