Development Intern (Spring 2026)

The Innocence Project is seeking an intern to support the Development team. The Development Intern will report to the Development Assistant and will work with other members of the Development team. The intern can expect to gain direct exposure to various areas of fundraising, such as digital, institutional, and individual giving.

Requirements

• Grow your understanding of fundraising principles and tactics
• Assist in digital fundraising campaigns
• Support the cultivation of relationships with individual donors
• Gain exposure to backend processes such as gift processing and donor database management
• Prior experience or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, communications, or related fields is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and heterogeneous staff