Development Intern
The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to battlefield preservation and education, seeks an enthusiastic intern to support the Development Department in its fundraising efforts. This position is a part-time, paid hybrid role commencing in December. Local candidate to Washington, DC highly preferred; remote candidates considered on case-by-case basis. This internship is open to both students and post-graduates. Individuals with interest in a career in fundraising and/or the non-profit sector are highly encouraged to apply.
The Development Intern plays a crucial role in:
- Conducting prospective donor research that informs philanthropic giving portfolios
- Our major donor, planned giving, and institutional giving program’s mailings, data collection, and member management
- Contributing to general donor stewardship efforts across multiple giving societies, both digitally and via direct mail
- Using, maintaining and updating EveryAction donor database (previous database
- experience not required)
- Editing and proofreading donor correspondence, appeal and gift acknowledgment emails and other materials
- Supporting Events staff with digital and/or in-person event planning and coordination
- Performing general administrative duties as needed, including digital filing, data entry, mailings, and donor assistance, among other tasks
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and in collaborative group settings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- A passion for history, conservation, historic preservation, and the American Battlefield Trust’s mission