Development and Fundraising Intern

New York, New York Hybrid Work Opportunity | 20 Hours/Week | Compensated at $18/Hour

The Century Foundation (TCF) is seeking an intern to support our fundraising team during the summer 2025 semester, beginning now through mid-August. The development intern will have the opportunity to learn about nonprofit development by helping with fundraising, prospecting research for institutional donors and major individual donors, and working for an established progressive think tank with offices in New York and Washington, D.C.

This internship is a paid 15-20 hour-a-week, part-time position out of TCF’s New York Office. The team is in-office two days a week and will require that of the intern as well.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Institutional and individual prospecting research to support agency grant-seeking and individual giving potential
• Assist with entering key prospects into agency database management system, Salesforce
• General data entry and updates into Salesforce
• Database cleanup projects in AirTable and Salesforce (event list donor mining and list management for End of Year Appeal)
• Assisting with additional Development and Finance projects as they arise

Job Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• Student currently seeking a degree/certificate at college or university (undergraduate or graduate) - preferably in related studies (fundraising, public  administration, or nonprofit management)
• Interest in public policy is not necessary, but ideal
• Experience with Excel, and Google Suite; experience with donor databases (Salesforce, Foundation Center Online, QGiv, etc, a plus); also, Airtable

Apply Now

Apply with a resume and cover letter via BambooHR. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls, please. If you have any issues accessing the hiring portal, please reach out with questions to hr@tcf.org. The deadline for submission of application materials is May 30, 2025. This position will be advertised until it is filled.

About TCF

The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and work, and promote U.S. foreign policy that fosters international cooperation, peace, and security. TCF has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more at tcf.org.

The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

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