Nonprofit Leadership Intern: Strategy & Impact

Navigant Credit Union; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Navigant Credit Union in Rhode Island invites applications for a Charitable Foundation Intern role, working closely with the SVP and senior leaders to gain hands-on nonprofit and philanthropic experience.

This internship is ideal for an upper-level undergraduate interested in nonprofit leadership, strategic philanthropy, or social impact work, offering exposure to governance, reporting, and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in non-profit management or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in philanthropy, community development, or nonprofit work.
• Strong research abilities and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SVP with daily administrative and strategic tasks.
• Research potential grantees, sector trends and best practices.
• Prepare presentations, reports and briefing documents.
• Draft agendas and minutes for board meeting prep.
• Coordinate program evaluation, impact assessment or outreach.
• Support logistics for foundation events and meetings.
• Maintain organized grants documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Database tools

Research abilities

Organizational skills

Confidential handling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Non-profit management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Donor/grants management software

Job description

Navigant Credit Union in Rhode Island invites applications for a Charitable Foundation Intern role, working closely with the SVP and senior leaders to gain hands-on nonprofit and philanthropic experience.

This internship is ideal for an upper-level undergraduate interested in nonprofit leadership, strategic philanthropy, or social impact work, offering exposure to governance, reporting, and community initiatives.