Development Intern (Fall 2026)

Firefly Children and Family Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Firefly Children and Family Alliance in Indianapolis is offering a 12-week, 20-hour-per-week internship in the Development and Communications team to gain hands-on fundraising and storytelling experience.

You will draft and edit stories for the website, coordinate with volunteers and staff, support donor stewardship, and help with holiday gift program logistics.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing capabilities and an eye for detail.
• Creative and strategic thinking at a fast pace.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university as a junior or senior (in good standing).
• Enjoy learning and working as a team!

Responsibilities

• Play an essential role in the planning and execution of Hope for the Holidays, a gift program serving as many as 1,500 children. Responsibilities include drafting and editing stories for website, communicating with programmatic staff, and logistics.
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders including: volunteers, corporate partners, executive staff, donors and even the kiddos in residence.
• Gain an understanding of communications for fundraising, cultivation strategies, corporate social responsibility, project management, and stewardship.
• Help lead onsite volunteer experiences for individuals and groups and oversee in-kind donation rooms.
• Assist with donor stewardship projects.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Education

Undergraduate student (junior/senior)

Job description

Introduction

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

Overview

The Firefly Development and Communications team is recruiting a creative and innovative intern to help us build on a 175-year legacy of providing hope and help to Indiana families. As an intern, you can look forward to:

• $3,600 compensation stipend for a 20-hour per week, 12-week internship
• A fun, collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Play an essential role in the planning and execution of Hope for the Holidays, a gift program serving as many as 1,500 children. Responsibilities include drafting and editing stories for website, communicating with programmatic staff, and logistics.
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders including: volunteers, corporate partners, executive staff, donors and even the kiddos in residence.
• Gain an understanding of communications for fundraising, cultivation strategies, corporate social responsibility, project management, and stewardship.
• Help lead onsite volunteer experiences for individuals and groups and oversee in-kind donation rooms.
• Assist with donor stewardship projects.

Requirements

• Have excellent writing capabilities and an eye for detail.
• Think creatively and strategically at a fast pace.
• Have good organizational skills, integrity and great follow-through.
• Be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university as a junior or senior (in good standing).
• Enjoy learning and working as a team!