Individual Giving Intern

Collections That Care; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis seeks an Individual Giving Intern to help engage constituents through the donor cycle, from identification to stewardship. The role provides hands-on nonprofit development experience and supports the Museum’s Individual Giving team.

Responsibilities include assisting with promotion of the Staff & Volunteer Campaign, cultivating donor communications, donor relations, and supporting research and project work.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 years of college coursework.
• Strong written communication skills for crafting clear, engaging content for various audiences.
• Research and analytic skills, including the ability to identify trends and inform decision‑making.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager of Individual Giving with the Staff & Volunteer Campaign, supporting campaign promotion, planning, communications, tracking, and stewardship activities
• Help develop cultivation strategies for foster families and Neighborhood Club members to strengthen the Museum’s pipeline of philanthropic support, including drafting donor communications, researching development best practices, analyzing constituent information, and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement
• Assist the Manager of Donor Relations with donor recognition inventory, including reviewing and updating recognition records and identifying opportunities to enhance the donor recognition experience
• Support the Individual Giving team with special projects and other duties as assigned, including developing donor-facing content, gathering impact stories, conducting research, and providing project and administrative support

Skills

Strong written communication

Research and analysis

Project management

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Schedule flexibility

Education

2 years college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208

Internship

Website: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Summary

The Individual Giving Intern will focus on developing strategies to engage constituents in philanthropy through the entire donor cycle, from identification through stewardship. Through research and creative problem-solving, the intern will help design strategies that inspire long-term engagement with the Museum across multiple constituencies. This role provides hands‑on experience in nonprofit administration and development.

The intern will provide a variety of administrative support to colleagues within the Individual Giving team in the development department and support the Museum’s individual annual fund renewal program.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager of Individual Giving with the Staff & Volunteer Campaign, supporting campaign promotion, planning, communications, tracking, and stewardship activities
• Help develop cultivation strategies for foster families and Neighborhood Club members to strengthen the Museum’s pipeline of philanthropic support, including drafting donor communications, researching development best practices, analyzing constituent information, and identifying opportunities to deepen engagement
• Assist the Manager of Donor Relations with donor recognition inventory, including reviewing and updating recognition records and identifying opportunities to enhance the donor recognition experience
• Support the Individual Giving team with special projects and other duties as assigned, including developing donor-facing content, gathering impact stories, conducting research, and providing project and administrative support

Key Details

Compensation: $15.50/hour

Duration: Spring 2027

Schedule: PT (15 hours/week)

Deadline: ASAP (estimated early November 2026)

Requirements

• Completion of at least 2 years of college coursework
• Preferred major or field of study: nonprofit management, philanthropic studies, communications, human services, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills for crafting clear, engaging content for various audiences
• Research and analytic skills, including the ability to identify trends and inform decision‑making
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Creativity and innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work a flexible weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Part‑time position, approximately 15 hours per week

Ada Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, donors, and constituents, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to organize and manage records and data with attention to detail, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About

Where else can you touch a dinosaur bone, see a show, steer a pedal car, make art, “board” the space station, and ride a historic carousel in one visit? Only at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Founded in 1925, the museum is a nonprofit with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.