Development Internship

Development Intern

Washington, D.C.

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

This is a temporary, unpaid internship based remotely.

The Development Intern will support Freedom House's private fundraising efforts and work closely with the development team to help produce donor and prospect briefings, assist with the completion of fundraising appeals, prepare for (virtual) fundraising events, and other administrative, communications, and donor management work as needed.

This position reports directly to the Development Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Must be available 20 hours per week
• Interest in development and fundraising
• Interest in Freedom House's mission and knowledge of democracy and human rights issues
• Experience working for similar nonprofit organization preferred
• Excellent internet research and documentation skills
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize and multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to conduct oneself with appropriate comportment and a high degree of confidentiality with high-level donors and prospective funders

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective donors and potential funding opportunities on an on-going basis
• Produce research briefings and profiles on major prospective donors
• Assist with fundraising appeals, including drafting appeal messages in marketing platform
• Support the planning of Freedom House's 80th anniversary events
• Help to update and maintain Freedom House's donor database
• Assist with the planning and execution of (virtual) donor-focused events
• Other administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.