Corporate Partnerships Intern

Philanthropy Division

Hourly Wage: $17.00/hour

Hours per week:
Approx. 20

Duration:
August 2026 - December 2026

United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources of philanthropy, government, corporations, the social sector, and neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty head on and ensure a better future for our neighbors in need. This is an ambitious time to join United Way as we embark on a five-year strategic plan to reduce the number of households experiencing poverty and financial instability.

To make a significant impact in our region, United Way is looking for dedicated, confident, and compassionate team members who live our shared values of inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence. We partner to design, support, and grow systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future.

Our vision is that Central Indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive; neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents’ quality of life.

The Corporate Partnership Intern position supports United Way of Central Indiana’s mission by assisting with the coordination and execution of Eli Lilly and Company’s annual workplace giving campaign. This role provides operational and tactical support, development of communication tools and presentation materials that promote United Way’s impact and inspire workplace giving.

This internship is designed as a structured hands‑on learning experience in nonprofit fundraising, relationship management, and community engagement. By the end of this internship, the intern will:

• Gain practical experience in nonprofit fundraising through supporting the planning and execution of a large-scale corporate workplace giving campaign
• Develop foundational skills in donor engagement, stakeholder relationship management, and customer service within a corporate partnership context
• Learn how campaign data is tracked, monitored, and translated into insights to strengthen participation and overall fundraising performance
• Strengthen professional communication skills through creating tailored messaging, presentations, and follow‑up engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Understand how storytelling, impact reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration support donor engagement and advance organizational mission outcomes

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Support the Manager of Corporate Partnerships in planning, organizing, and executing special events, trainings, and engagement activities for the Lilly workplace giving campaign.
• Provide outstanding customer service to external stakeholders by providing campaign committee members with timely and professional follow‑up, coordinating logistics, and assisting with problem solving.
• Help create compelling presentations and resources emphasizing United Way’s mission, vision, and impact tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Monitor campaign data during the giving period, identify performance trends, and share actionable insights to strengthen engagement and donor participation.

• Follow up with participants after engagements to thank them, share United Way information, and encourage ongoing involvement and giving.
• Develop targeted messages for specific audience segments.
• In partnership with the Manager of Corporate Partnerships, identify and share impact stories in collaboration with campaign Ambassadors.
• Connect campaign Ambassadors outside of United Way’s service area with their local United Way.

• Track and document attendance at events, engagements, and trainings.
• Organize and distribute campaign materials and supplies.
• Capture photos and videos at events, as appropriate, for communications, documentation, and impact sharing purposes.

• Work closely with the Manager of…