Hybrid Fund Development & Communications Intern

Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento (CRH) invites applications for the Fund Development & Communications Intern role to support Cedar Cottages and the One Brave Step capital campaign. You will gain hands-on nonprofit experience in communications, donor stewardship, and event planning, under mentorship from CRH leaders.

The 16-week internship offers a 20-hour-per-week schedule with flexible days and hybrid work, including on-campus events and team meetings, ideal for students pursuing

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools; social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) a plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); willingness to learn CRM/donor database tools.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling donor information and financial contributions.
• Genuine interest in nonprofit work and CRH's mission to serve children and young adults.
• Age 18+

Responsibilities

• Create content for the CRH website, social media channels, and e-newsletter.
• Edit and design collateral materials using Canva (flyers, social graphics, one-pagers).
• Respond to donation inquiries from community groups and individuals, and process incoming donations.
• Assist the Fund Development Director with departmental mailings to donors.
• Liaise with campus program staff regarding their donation needs, and maintain an online wish list for donors.
• Assist the Fund Development Director and CEO with the planning and execution of two fundraising events.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to recognize staff birthdays and service anniversaries.
• Support general Fund Development Office operations and campaign tracking as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Canva

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Education

Currently enrolled in undergrad/grad program in related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento (CRH) invites applications for the Fund Development & Communications Intern role to support Cedar Cottages and the One Brave Step capital campaign. You will gain hands-on nonprofit experience in communications, donor stewardship, and event planning, under mentorship from CRH leaders.

The 16-week internship offers a 20-hour-per-week schedule with flexible days and hybrid work, including on-campus events and team meetings, ideal for students pursuing