The Gray Foundation | Undergraduate Philanthropy Intern at Blackstone LaunchPad

Wayne State University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York City is seeking an Undergraduate Philanthropy Intern for a 10-week paid summer role. This full-time internship focuses on supporting data management, communications, and operational workflows. Interns will manage grantee data, prepare internal reports, assist in events, and explore AI integration into operations, while gaining insights into nonprofit strategies and grantmaking. This role is open to all current CUNY undergraduate students and offers $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at CUNY (any major).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, data management tools, and basic communication platforms.
• Interest in nonprofit operations, philanthropy, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain grantee data in a systematic database.
• Prepare briefings and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of events and site visits.
• Research and evaluate opportunities to integrate AI tools into operations.
• Participate in meetings with executive staff to gain insight into nonprofit strategy and grantmaking.

Job description

The Gray Foundation | Undergraduate Philanthropy Intern

This internship at Gray Foundation is a 10-week, full-time summer role based in New York City (Midtown East), paying $25/hour. Open to current CUNY undergraduates, the role focuses on supporting data management, communications, and operational workflows for a philanthropy organization. Interns will organize grantee data, prepare briefings, support events, and explore integrating AI into operations, while gaining exposure to nonprofit strategy, grantmaking, and stakeholder engagement through meetings and site visits. This role is offered in partnership with the Blackstone LaunchPad network.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain grantee data in a systematic database.
• Prepare briefings and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of events and site visits.
• Research and evaluate opportunities to integrate AI tools into operations.
• Participate in meetings with executive staff to gain insight into nonprofit strategy and grantmaking.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at CUNY (any major).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, data management tools, and basic communication platforms.
• Interest in nonprofit operations, philanthropy, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Compensation:

$25 per hour, full-time during the 10-week summer program.