Remote Fundraising Systems Intern – Data & Event Support

American Heart Association; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Heart Association’s internship program offers hands-on experience in fundraising systems and nonprofit operations. This paid internship supports Heart Challenge, Go Red and Heart Ball events, providing exposure to Luminate, Givergy, and related platforms while contributing to regional fundraising initiatives.

The role requires 20–25 hours per week, remote within the Central Time Zone, from 1/25/27 to 5/7/27, and compensation of $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current college senior or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Event Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proficient in learning new software.
• Experience with data entry and data management.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with different levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundraising platforms including Luminate and Givergy and other systems.
• Perform timely data entry, record maintenance, and database updates to support fundraising activities during the organization’s high-volume social event season.
• Assist with monitoring the team's shared email inbox and route/respond to internal customer service requests.
• Review and pre-screen email blast requests for completeness.
• Participate in pre-event planning and team calls to gain exposure to fundraising operations, event technology, and operational support.
• Support the maintenance and organization of fundraising and event-related data to ensure accuracy across systems.
• Collaborate with Operations team members to identify and resolve routine data and system-related issues.
• Learn and follow established operational procedures, data standards, and best practices.
• Assist with special projects and administrative support tasks as assigned.
• Perform additional duties and projects as needed based on team priorities.

Skills

Proficient in learning new software

Data entry and data management

Attention to detail

Organizational, communication, and cus

Education

Current college senior or recent graduate in Business Administration or nonprofit/related field

Tools

Luminate

Givergy

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The American Heart Association’s internship program offers hands-on experience in fundraising systems and nonprofit operations. This paid internship supports Heart Challenge, Go Red and Heart Ball events, providing exposure to Luminate, Givergy, and related platforms while contributing to regional fundraising initiatives.

The role requires 20–25 hours per week, remote within the Central Time Zone, from 1/25/27 to 5/7/27, and compensation of $23.00 per hour.