Philanthropy Intern (2027)

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites enrolled students to apply for a summer internship focused on communications, fundraising, events, marketing, or nonprofit work. The intern will assist donor engagement, storytelling, and event planning in a collaborative environment, supporting donor communications and content creation.

This 35-hour-per-week program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a stipend of $9,650 paid in bi-weekly installments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing studies in communications, PR, nonprofit management, marketing, business, journalism, event management, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Professional, collaborative, and dependable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in philanthropy, nonprofit work, healthcare, or biosciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives.
• Support special events and community engagement activities.
• Help track donor communications and maintain records.
• Research prospective donors, grants, and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization and detail

Project management

Professional and dependable

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interest in philanthropy/nonprofit/bi&

Education

Currently enrolled in undergrad or grad studies in communications, PR, nonprofit management, marketing, business, journalism, event management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

IBRI is seeking a student interested in communications, fundraising, events, marketing, or nonprofit work. This intern will support donor engagement, storytelling, and event planning in a collaborative environment. The intern will help with donor communications, database projects, social media or newsletter content, and event support.

Program Dates:

May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026. For priority consideration, apply by October 15, 2026.

Schedule:

35 hours per week

Stipend:

This internship includes a stipend of $9,650 for the full program, disbursed in bi-weekly installments on or before the 7th and 22nd of each month

Responsibilities:

• Assist with donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives.


• Support special events and community engagement activities.


• Help track donor communications and maintain records.


• Research prospective donors, grants, and partnership opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing studies in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, marketing, business, journalism, event management, or a related field


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines


• Professional, collaborative, and dependable


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


• Interest in philanthropy, nonprofit work, healthcare, or biosciences preferred

About Us:

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is a first-in-class translational medicine institute dedicated to advancing life sciences in the race to eliminate disease and improve human health and life.

By connecting early-stage biotech companies with cutting-edge life science discoveries —and backed by the mission and resources of industry leaders, investors, and philanthropic partners—IBRI is successfully evolving a new, independent model to conquer disease, uniting previously fragmented forces in the quest for cures.

Carefully curating and supporting early-stage companies with investment, talent, and space, IBRI strategically accelerates drug discovery. Our work benefits from the relatively low cost of living and doing business here, allowing more resources to be directed toward science.

Fueled by the same entrepreneurial creativity as the groundbreaking scientific work we support, IBRI’s labs advance research across the frontiers of diabetes, metabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and rare pediatric diseases. Our ambitious public–private vision cultivates talent while efficiently bridging the gap between research-driven inquiry and profit-driven drug development.

At IBRI, cures are launched on a clear pathway to clinical trials, enabled by the combined resources and experience of our academic and industry partners, without the typical pressure to deliver rapid results for commercialization. IBRI labs pursue breakthroughs that might never happen elsewhere. Breakthroughs are happening here. Our novel financing model ensures that when discoveries are ready for clinical trials, the intellectual property is sold back to industry or spun off, creating a direct stream of revenue.

By every measure, the IBRI model demonstrates a novel approach that delivers rewards. Scientific bench work is nurtured, drug discovery is advanced, workforce development is continuous, investors see returns, and donors see impact. Most importantly, IBRI’s structure and portfolio of accomplishments matter to the patients whose lives are improved—or even saved—by this forward-looking approach to life sciences.

IBRI is driven to bring next-generation therapies to market with an understanding of the complex pressures that often bind innovation to economics. After more than a decade, the evidence is clear: IBRI is poised to transform life sciences—and for millions of people, even life itself.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The IBRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.