Fall 2024 Development Intern

Convergence, the leading nonprofit devoted to bridging divides and developing solutions to intractable public issues, is seeking a Fall 2024 intern to support Convergence’s development team in a remote environment.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, passion for collaborative problem-solving, and an interest in nonprofit fundraising to join our team. The goal of this program is to provide a deeper awareness of how to foster and support a nonprofit culture of philanthropy – one where everyone has a role in raising funds to support our mission. The role will provide opportunities to strengthen writing, editing, and research skills, while improving time and project management skills in a professional work environment.

Convergence is dedicated to creating a positive internship experience that will not only further the skills above but will provide an enjoyable, fun work environment that operates on strong communication, trust, and relationships. We welcome and encourage interns to be thought partners who provide fresh ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism to our team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Note that not all duties below may be asked of the intern and will depend on priorities of the team and assignments given.

• Conduct research on prospective partners, funders, and donors
• Assist in the development and management of prospect databases to organize outreach strategies for funders and donors.
• Develop comprehensive briefing materials for senior leadership to support preparation for meetings with prospective funders, partners, and donors
• Support outreach to new funders and partners including outlining and reviewing letters and solicitations
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials for funders and donors
• Support special initiatives such as virtual events, fundraising campaigns, etc.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and manage next steps
• Conduct research on issue areas that Convergence currently works on or hopes to work on in the future
• Attend webinars to increase team’s knowledge base on fundraising best practices, etc.
• Participate in Development team meetings and monthly staff meetings
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

• Strong writing and grammar skills
• Research experience
• Ability to communicate complex information succinctly both in writing and verbally
• Flexibility and proactive communication on work assignments
• Ability to complete multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team in a remote environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Experienced or comfortable with standard office tools such as Slack, Asana, and the Microsoft 365 Suite
• Most suitable for undergraduate students. Must be able to receive academic credit or stipend from your school or program in exchange for internship.
• 15-20 hours a week, with most of those hours falling within a Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm work week in your given time zone, starting late August or early September to mid-December (dates are flexible). Depending on performance and the needs of the organization, there may be opportunities to extend into Spring 2024.

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to jobs@convergencepolicy.org with the subject line “Fall 2024 Development Intern” or apply directly on Handshake. Please do not submit an application to both.

In your cover letter, please indicate what you hope to gain from this internship and why. In your email or cover letter, please state whether you will be receiving academic credit or a stipend for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.