Fall Development Intern: Policy & Donor Outreach

Clearpath; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) invites fall interns to join our External Relations team for hands-on nonprofit communications work in Washington, DC. Interns will support policy initiatives, donor relations, and events while gaining exposure to fundraising and advocacy activities.

Interns work 18-20 hours per week, with on-site shifts Tue–Thu at our DC office, and a ten-week program starting September 14, 2026. A $3,000 stipend is provided; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate (rising juniors and above), graduate students, or recent graduates.
• Strong interest in public policy, politics, communications, and/or nonprofit management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong editing ability.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); database or design software experience desirable.
• Creative, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• The Development Intern will work closely with members of the development and events teams to assist with a variety of projects that strengthen BPC’s visibility, credibility, and sustainability.
• Researching funding prospects (foundations, corporations, and individuals)
• Prepare briefing memos for use by leadership and external audiences
• Supporting donor cultivation, stewardship, and outreach activities
• Assisting with database entry to help maintain accurate constituent records
• Tracking fundraising trends and news to brief the broader Development team on relevant takeaways and inform strategy
• Providing organizational and planning assistance for meetings and special events

Skills

Excellent communication

Editing ability

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database/Design software

Job description

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) invites fall interns to join our External Relations team for hands-on nonprofit communications work in Washington, DC. Interns will support policy initiatives, donor relations, and events while gaining exposure to fundraising and advocacy activities.

Interns work 18-20 hours per week, with on-site shifts Tue–Thu at our DC office, and a ten-week program starting September 14, 2026. A $3,000 stipend is provided; relocation is not offered.