Fall 2020 Non-Profit Development & Administration Internship
Fall 2020 Non-Profit Development & Administration Internship
Stimson, a nonpartisan public policy institute committed to finding and promoting practical and innovative solutions to national and international security challenges, seeks an energetic and focused individual.
Stimson offers unique internship opportunities based on the values of education, participation, and hands-on practical knowledge. Based on Stimson's commitment to professional development, expectations for interns are high. In return, interns can expect a challenging environment that will prepare them for full-time employment in a professional setting.
Internships are volunteer experiences only. All internships are unpaid.
The Development and Administration departments at Stimson hope to foster an educational experience that gives insight into nonprofit management practices, development strategy, and the day-to-day work and planning that goes into managing a successful grant program, board engagement, and new fundraising campaigns. The intern will also have the opportunity to interact with all of Stimson's programs. Applicants should have an interest in foreign policy issues and should be highly motivated and sincere in their desire for an internship that is challenging and professional in nature. We aim to give interns access and insight into Stimson's programmatic work, communications efforts, and broad organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Grant and donor research:
- Research potential funding sources including government, foundations, corporations, and individual donors and providing summaries to the Development team, CEO, and/or program staff.
- Regularly review specific databases of grant opportunities for potential fit with Stimson programming
- Development campaigns:
- Support content development for print materials, the department's internal newsletter, the website, and any other materials;
- Provide admin, editing, and logistical support for the annual report, online giving, and year-end appeals.
- Stewardship:
- Draft and edit acknowledgement letters to donors;
- Support grants management efforts and work with the Development assistant to maintain communication between programs and Development department on cultivation and stewardship efforts;
- Support Director of Development in Board of Directors management and stewardship;
- Program Support:
- Help manage the proposal and report timeline;
- Providing administrative support as needed, reporting directly to the Executive Assistant to the President and CEO; these duties may include event support and document management.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate exceptional writing skills, consistent attention to detail, and a strong sense of self-motivation.
Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week. Preference may be given to those available 30+ hours per week for a minimum of 15 weeks. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample as a PDF.
This is an unpaid experience; please consult with your academic faculty if it is eligible for academic credit.