{"id":39367,"date":"2026-07-01T22:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T22:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/development-intern-4\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T20:20:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:20:56","slug":"development-intern-4","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/development-intern-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Development Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Development \u2013 Fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization:<\/strong>\u00a0Independence Institute<br \/><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Denver, Colorado<br \/><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0August 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internship Dates:<\/strong>\u00a0September 9 to November 20, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Independence Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1985, <strong>Independence Institute<\/strong>\u00a0is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leading voice for individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. We offer full- and part-time internships during winter, spring, summer, and fall semesters. Alternate academic schedules can often be accommodated.<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising is arguably one of the most important aspects\u00a0of any successful think tank. After all, our policy centers would not be able to do what they do without funding to assist in their success! As a Development intern, college and\/or graduate students gain experience in every facet of fundraising. From database management to donor cultivation, this internship will teach the skills necessary for success in a variety of career fields.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Every intern is assigned personally tailored projects that aid in the financing, growing, and disseminating of Independence Institute\u2019s mission. Projects can include grant and appeal writing, donor cultivation, prospect research, marketing strategy, event planning, donor stewardship, data analysis, and much more. Join our team today and earn valuable skills while helping to grow our public policy programs!<\/p>\n<p>Supervisor: Julie Mallon<\/p>\n<p>In-person only for Summer 2026<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Development Intern (Fundraising &amp; Donor Relations)<br \/><strong>Organization:<\/strong>\u00a0Independence Institute<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><br \/>Fundraising is one of the most essential components of a successful think tank\u2014our policy centers simply could not thrive without the support that fuels their work. As a\u00a0<strong>Development Intern<\/strong>, college and graduate students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations. This role provides practical training that is valuable across a wide range of career fields.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with donor database management and data analysis<\/li>\n<li>Support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts<\/li>\n<li>Conduct prospect research to identify potential supporters<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to grant writing and fundraising appeals<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement elements of marketing and fundraising strategy<\/li>\n<li>Help plan and execute fundraising events<\/li>\n<li>Complete individually tailored projects that advance the Institute\u2019s mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Gain<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct experience in nonprofit fundraising and development<\/li>\n<li>Skills in research, writing, event planning, and relationship management<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship and professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of how fundraising sustains and grows public policy programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program<\/li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational abilities<\/li>\n<li>Interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, or public policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us<\/strong><br \/>This internship is more than just experience\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to actively contribute to advancing the Independence Institute\u2019s mission. 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