Philanthropy & Donor Engagement 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

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.