About the role#
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) offers professional development and leadership training through work at non-profits. This Development Intern position is hosted at the Media Research Center. You will gain experience in the operations of a non-profit organization, specifically focusing on how programs function and are sustained.
What you'll do#
- Assist with fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
- Help with events preparation and planning.
- Manage database administration tasks to support organizational records.
- Communicate with donors via phone and email.
What you'll need#
- Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
- A desire to promote the mission of the Media Research Center to supporters.
- A genuine interest in non-profit work.
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or database maintenance is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Virginia.
- This is an on-site position. Remote work is not available.
- The internship takes place during the Winter 2027 term.
- This is a paid, full-time opportunity.
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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