Development Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the government is dynamic, innovative, and effectively serves the American people. Their work is strategic, fast-paced, and guided by values of passion, people, persistence, and promise. They hire smart and friendly individuals who excel in their roles and support each other.
Job Description:
The Partnership for Public Service is seeking a Development Intern for the Fall 2025 semester. This is a DC-based hybrid position, and interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship.
The Development Intern will learn the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising and relationship management. This includes prospect research, cultivating new donors, and working with corporate sponsors and other existing supporters.
Specific responsibilities may include:
• Identifying and researching prospective sponsorship, individual gift, and foundation grant opportunities.
• Drafting correspondence related to Partnership programs.
• Providing support for internal and external meetings, including preparing materials, taking notes, and observing.
• Assisting with mailings or email invitation sends.
• Tracking and acknowledging incoming donations using the customer management system (Salesforce).
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
Compensation:
• Full-time interns will receive $1,500 per month.
• Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.
Work Environment:
The position is located in a professional office environment in Washington, DC, with occasional work at local external venues. The role requires consistent use of office equipment.
Expected Hours:
• Business hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, though exact work hours may vary depending on availability and need.
• Academic schedules will be accommodated; a part-time schedule may be considered.
• There may be occasional early morning or evening activities required.
