Museum Development Intern — Fundraising (Hybrid, Summer)

University-of-Iowa-Center-For-Advancement; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) offers nine full-time paid summer internships in Iowa City, IA. Internships run for 10 weeks (June 1 – August 6) with a $18/hour wage and optional remote work two days per week.

Housing is not provided, and interns must stay within driving distance of the Iowa City office. As the UI Stanley Museum of Art Development Intern, you will support donor engagement, prospect development, stewardship, and major gift fundraising, gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027.
• Must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the major gift fundraising process by assisting with prospect research, meeting preparation, and meeting follow-up.
• Support long-term fundraising pipeline development by identifying and researching prospective annual, special, and major gift donors, including individuals interested in donating artwork.
• Assist in assessing and refining the museum's membership program by conducting research, analyzing engagement opportunities, and providing recommendations for future growth.
• Support planning efforts for the museum's forthcoming Collector's Circle membership tier, including research, benchmarking, and donor engagement strategies.
• Develop recommendations for three to five arts-enriched donor engagement experiences that could be implemented over the next one to two years to strengthen donor relationships and support fundraising goals.
• Conduct research to create a matrix of prospective institutional supporters for the UI Stanley Museum of Art with a focus on arts foundations and lending collections.
• Assist with stewardship communications, including donor letters, impact-focused messaging, ThankView content, and recognition efforts for artwork donors and other museum supporters.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) offers nine full-time paid summer internships in Iowa City, IA. Internships run for 10 weeks (June 1 – August 6) with a $18/hour wage and optional remote work two days per week.

Housing is not provided, and interns must stay within driving distance of the Iowa City office. As the UI Stanley Museum of Art Development Intern, you will support donor engagement, prospect development, stewardship, and major gift fundraising, gaining hands-on