Development Internship

Job Description

Job Description

The Development Intern will support the development team's fundraising efforts in the months leading up to the 2024 election, a critical time for advancing and protecting our nation's democracy. This Fall 2024 internship will provide an exciting opportunity to learn about fundraising for a nonpartisan nonprofit during an extremely charged election season. Throughout the internship, the intern will conduct research on prospective donors, provide event support, draft materials and assist the team with administrative and data-entry tasks. They will engage with all members of the development team to learn about general fundraising principles and practices of a high-impact, effective development program. This position will report to the Development Associate and will also work closely with the Data and Analytics Manager.

Given CLC's range of expertise in democracy litigation and policy work, as well as marketing and communications, there are a range of opportunities for professional development across departments. Depending on the intern's interests, there is also opportunity to collaborate with the Data and Analytics Manager on data visualization and analytics projects.

This paid internship will be part-time (10-15 hours/week) for roughly three months over the fall 2024 semester. It is preferred that the intern work in person in CLC's downtown DC office 1-2 days per week, but we are happy to offer flexible scheduling in alignment with the intern's class schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth profiles on key donor prospects, producing recommendations for the team
• Assist with event management for regular virtual events, including drafting materials, tracking RSVPs, and providing day-of logistical support
• Handle administrative tasks including developing meeting agendas, taking notes, and following up on ad hoc donor requests
• Provide support with the individual giving year end campaign, drafting materials and helping to send mass mailings
• Collaborate with Data and Analytics Manager on data maintenance, clean-up, and integrity
• Join CLC meetings to learn about the organization’s initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework
• Experience with MS Excel and some degree of technical inclination
• Interest in fundraising, research, event planning, and/or the field of democracy
• Quick learner who takes initiative to expand their own understanding of tools and processes
• High level of attention to detail
• Professional demeanor when working with senior staff or donors
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment