Development Intern

Summary

Join Active Minds' Development Internship Program and contribute to a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the culture around mental health. This remote internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, working on impactful projects and initiatives. Interns will learn about supporting a nonprofit's mission by inspiring donors, gaining an up-close look at how Active Minds financially supports its network. The program runs from September 15th to December 5th, 2025, requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $1,250. This internship provides valuable experience in fundraising, communication, and collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Team player with a willingness to learn
• Marketing, business, and/or customer service skills
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox

Responsibilities

• Learn about the vitally important work of supporting a nonprofit’s mission by inspiring donors
• Get an up-close look at how Active Minds financially supports a network of 800 campuses, workplaces, and communities with Active Minds programs all across the country by raising essential and necessary funds
• Strengthen their communication skills as they develop messages that motivate people to give to Active Minds
• Strengthen their people skills as they interact with donors, fundraisers, and advocates passionate about our work
• Contribute to outreach to donors, students, and partners
• Plan special events
• Perform data entry and hygiene
• Prepare for fundraising campaigns
• Conduct donor prospect research
• Prospect corporate partners and foundations and draft proposals
• Create content for newsletters, donor letters, and fundraising pages
• Collaborate on projects with other teams
• Connect with staff across the organization to learn more about the work that they do
• Have a direct impact on the success of nationwide fundraising initiatives that support the entire organization
• Support the mission and vision of our work through a variety of projects both big and small

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with college or other fundraising a plus (i.e., fundraising/philanthropy committees of student organizations)

Benefits

• $1,250 per month
• Remote