Summer 2026 Development Intern

The YouthVantage Alliance; Texas; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Wisconsin seeks a motivated Development Intern to support the fundraising team. This unpaid, part-time position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and database management. Responsibilities include assisting with donor acknowledgments, event planning, and marketing support. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication skills. Join us to empower girls in our community while gaining valuable insights into nonprofit operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in nonprofit management, public relations, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor acknowledgment processes and event planning.
• Conduct research on prospective donors and compile reports.
• Help draft impact stories and create marketing graphics.

Skills

Effective communication

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to follow guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress (nonprofit management, public relations, or related field preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Canva

Adobe

Job description

Description

The YouthVantage Alliance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Intern to support our fundraising team. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and database management. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a successful development team and to contribute meaningfully to initiatives that empower girls in our community. This position is a part‑time, unpaid role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Engagement Support

• Assist with donor acknowledgment processes, including preparing thank‑you letters, updating donor records, and sending stewardship materials.
• Support event planning and logistics for fundraising events, donor receptions, and appreciation gatherings.

Research & Prospecting

• Conduct research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Assist in compiling profiles and reports on potential new funders to help grow the donor base.
• Track and report on current fundraising trends, best practices, and industry standards.

Marketing Support

• Help draft impact stories, program updates, and content to be shared in donor newsletters, social media, and other communications.
• Support the development of campaign materials, appeal letters, and other donor engagement content.
• Create graphics to support development team marketing requests

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the development team as needed.
• Help organize and maintain development materials, both digitally and in hard copy.
• Conduct data entry and quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy in the donor database.
• Participate in team meetings, take notes, and assist with other special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in progress (nonprofit management, public relations, or related field preferred)
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong emotional intelligence with a passion for working with diverse groups, good judgement, and professional behavior
• Regular, punctual attendance and attention to all responsibilities
• Confidentiality in dealing with participant and organizational information
• Ability to follow directions, guidelines, and policies/procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant technology (Google Docs, Canva, and Adobe)