Development Intern, Corporate Relations & Donor Engagement

Middle East Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on fundraising experience

Mentorship from development pros

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Middle East Institute is offering a Development Intern – Corporate Relations in Washington, DC. You will work with the Associate Director to grow MEI's Corporate Council and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.

The internship emphasizes prospect research, outreach, CRM management, and coordinating donor events, with mentorship from seasoned development professionals and opportunities to engage with corporate partners in the region.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of relevant bachelor program.
• Interest in fundraising, corporate partnerships, or nonprofit development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; CRM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential corporate partners and funding opportunities.
• Assist with outreach to prospective and current Corporate Council members.
• Help maintain accurate donor and prospect records in Salesforce.
• Support planning and execution of Corporate Council meetings and donor events.
• Prepare briefing materials, donor profiles, meeting notes, and follow-up communications.
• Research corporate giving trends and identify opportunities for new partnerships.
• Assist with stewardship activities and donor communications coordination.
• Provide general administrative and operational support for Corporate Relations initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM experience

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's in IR/Political Science/Business/Communications/Nonprofit Management/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Middle East Institute is offering a Development Intern – Corporate Relations in Washington, DC. You will work with the Associate Director to grow MEI's Corporate Council and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.

The internship emphasizes prospect research, outreach, CRM management, and coordinating donor events, with mentorship from seasoned development professionals and opportunities to engage with corporate partners in the region.