Donor Stewardship & Grant Management Intern (Year-Long Internship)

Position Summary
The Donor Stewardship & Grant Management Intern supports the organization’s fundraising, donor relations and grant management efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in stewardship communications, donor engagement, grant tracking, reporting and general development operations, offering a comprehensive view of nonprofit fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Assist with donor acknowledgements, thank-you letters and stewardship communications
• Track donor gifts and stewardship activities in the donor database (CRM)
• Support personalized donor recognition efforts, including reports and updates
  
   

Grant Management

• Assist in maintaining grant calendars, deadlines and reporting schedules
• Help prepare grant reports, summaries and documentation for funders
• Track grant-related deliverables and ensure timely submission of required materials
• Support research on potential grant opportunities
  
   

Administrative & Data Support

• Maintain accurate donor and grant records in the CRM or grant management system
• Assist with data entry, list pulls and basic reporting
• Support the Development team with general administrative tasks

Learning Opportunities

The intern will gain experience in:

• Donor stewardship and relationship management
• Grant tracking, reporting and compliance
• Fundraising strategy and nonprofit development operations
• CRM/database and grant management systems

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or related field (Applicants must have just completed their 1st or 2nd year of college)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations and grants
• Must be able to legally work in the United States

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience with donor databases (Salesforce)
• Experience with grants management systems
• Previous nonprofit or customer-facing experience

Benefits

• Professional mentorship and supervision
• Hands-on experience in donor stewardship and grant management
• Resume-building, transferable skills