Development Intern

Summary

Join Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) as a Development Intern and support our fundraising efforts. Reporting to the grant writer, you will assist with prospective research and major donor support, and learn to prepare grant materials. This part-time (20 hours/week), remote-first internship runs for 6-8 weeks (May-June or June-July). The ideal candidate is passionate about press freedom, possesses excellent writing and research skills, and is comfortable working interdepartmentally. The position pays $16.50/hour and requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. This is a great opportunity to learn about nonprofit fundraising.

Requirements

• Passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all
• Excellent writing, analytical, verbal, and research skills
• Comfortable and confident working interdepartmentally
• Open to students entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or currently enrolled in a graduate program

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, individuals, and other nongovernmental agencies
• Write grant reports
• Work on end-of-year campaign collateral
• Prospect research
• Collaborate with the FPF team at large to gather resources of interest to funders
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the grant writer

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with standard journalism practices and ethics

Benefits

• Our intern will work a part-time schedule (20 hours/week) for approximately six to eight (6-8) weeks from May-June or June-July, depending on our chosen candidate's availability
• The role is remote first
• Candidates in the New York metro area are welcome to work in the office
• This role pays $16.50/hour