Philanthropy Research Intern

and the job listing Expires on September 26, 2026

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Philanthropy Intern to join the 2027 Spring Internship class.

The Philanthropy Intern will join the US Philanthropy team, which serves the organization by connecting generous donors with the inspiring work happening in IJM's programs and inviting them to engage deeper.

The Philanthropy Intern will support the organization’s largest revenue-raising arm on critical projects. Tasks may include:

• Project coordination;
• Events/logistics planning;
• Database management; and
• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Administrator, Philanthropy. The position requires 30-40 hours per week, primarily during the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm EST. As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program.

This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow.

Spring internship program dates are January 11 - April 9, 2027.

Final date to receive applications
:
September 25, 2026.

• Prospective interns need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of their internship.
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Ability to commit to a schedule consistent with the required time commitment listed above (20, 30, or 40 hours per week during standard business hours).
• Experience and interest in project management and event planning.
• Experience and interest in fundraising
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Mature orthodox Christian faith;
• Humble and resilient;
• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;
• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;
• Tenacious in achieving goals; and
• Professional.

* What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value…