Prospect Research Intern — Paid Hybrid (Conservation)

Job Search Africa; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Competitive hourly compensation

WWF learning programmes

Networking opportunities

Experience with research tools

Contribution to conservation

Job summary

The WWF Prospect Research Internship 2026 in Washington, DC, offers hands-on experience in donor research, data analytics, and nonprofit development while supporting global conservation efforts.

As a paid hybrid internship in WWF's Development Department, you'll gain skills in research, briefing materials, database management, and fundraising initiatives through collaboration with mentors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associate, Bachelor’s, or Graduate degree.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect and donor research using multiple research platforms.
• Prepare executive briefing materials and donor profiles.
• Draft, edit, and proofread development research documents.
• Maintain accurate records within internal databases.
• Support executive-level events and fundraising initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate prospective donors.
• Assist with administrative and research projects.
• Handle confidential information professionally.
• Prospect research and donor intelligence.
• Data analysis and database management.
• Executive briefing preparation.
• Project coordination.
• Professional communication.
• Research technologies including: Blackbaud CRM, Bloomberg, LexisNexis, iWave, SharePoint, Altrata, Candid, Microsoft Office.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research abilities

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and time-management

Independent and collaborative work

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Bloomberg

LexisNexis

iWave

SharePoint

Altrata

Candid

Microsoft Office

Job description

The WWF Prospect Research Internship 2026 in Washington, DC, offers hands-on experience in donor research, data analytics, and nonprofit development while supporting global conservation efforts.

As a paid hybrid internship in WWF's Development Department, you'll gain skills in research, briefing materials, database management, and fundraising initiatives through collaboration with mentors.