Fundraising & Event Planning Intern

Fundraising & Event Planning Intern

Organization: True Top 1% Foundation (TT1P)
Location: Primarily In-person, with optional event participation in Indiana
Type: Paid Internship | Academic Credit Available
Schedule: Flexible, up to 25 hours/week
Compensation: $13.00/hour + Commission Bonuses

About the True Top 1% Foundation

The True Top 1% Foundation (TT1P) was born out of a deeply personal mission to help those who serve, heal. Founded by a military family, we believe that art can restore purpose, community can reignite hope, and service doesn’t end with deployment—it continues through compassion.

Our programs serve military veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through free access to art therapy, mental health outreach, veteran-focused events, and community-building initiatives. From our Arts4Vets workshops and mobile mental health art units to our nationally recognized Capt. S. Claus program and Arts4Vets Drive, every effort we make is rooted in healing, dignity, and impact.

We are a small but mighty nonprofit that runs on heart, hustle, and a bold commitment to changing lives—and we’re looking for interns who want to learn how to raise funds to make change happen.

Position Overview

We’re seeking motivated college students who are passionate about making a difference and eager to learn how nonprofit fundraising and event planning work in the real world. As we build out our Fundraising Team, you'll gain hands-on experience in campaign design, donor outreach, community engagement, and special event coordination—all while helping veterans access life-changing resources for free.

You won’t be getting coffee—you’ll be making a real difference.

This internship is a great fit for students pursuing:

Nonprofit Management

Fundraising/Development

Public Relations or Marketing

Event or Project Management

Social Work or Community Health

Military Family Studies

What You’ll Do

Fundraising Campaign Support

Assist in planning and running grassroots fundraising efforts (e.g., in-store donation drives, vendor partnerships, pop-up booths)

Research potential sponsors, donors, and grant leads

Draft donor proposals, impact statements, and thank-you letters

Help manage donor data and campaign tracking

Support foundation merchandise and retail fundraising campaigns

Event Planning & Execution

Assist with logistics for TT1P events (e.g., venue booking, timelines, vendor coordination, permits, etc.)

Participate in event-day operations, when possible

Work directly with artists, military partners, sponsors, and community leaders from Grissom ARB to Fort Meade

Create planning tools like checklists, schedules, and reports

Marketing & Outreach

Help design flyers, social media content, and email campaigns for events and fundraisers

Promote upcoming events, campaigns, and success stories via various channels

Write blog posts, community updates, or newsletter content

Represent TT1P at events (optional but encouraged for local interns)

What You’ll Gain

Hands-On Experience in development, event coordination, nonprofit management, and community relations

Mentorship & Career Support directly from the Executive Director and fundraising professionals

Creative Input—your ideas are welcome and encouraged

Commission Bonuses to reward performance-based contributions

Letters of Recommendation and portfolio-worthy experience

Academic Credit (if applicable)

Compensation

This is a paid internship. Interns will earn $13.00/hour for up to 25 hours per week.
Interns are also eligible for commission bonuses based on completed fundraising activities, sponsor acquisition, or successful campaign contributions.
Internships are eligible for college credit with proper coordination through your school.

Who You Are

A passionate and driven student who wants their work to matter

Interested in nonprofits, veterans' causes, arts and mental health, or community building

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative

Comfortable with outreach, writing, or working on a small team

Bonus if you’ve got experience with Canva, event planning, marketing, or CRMs—but not required!

To Apply

Please send a resume and a short note (cover letter or paragraph) about why you’re interested in this opportunity to:
📧 info@TrueTop1Percent.com
🗓 Include your preferred start date and availability for the semester.

We’re Proud to Be a Place of Belonging

We actively encourage applications from students of all backgrounds, especially those from military families, underrepresented communities, and first-generation college students. You don’t need to have it all figured out—we’ll help you get there.