Development Graduate Intern Part-Time

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Development Graduate Intern (Paid, Hourly, Part-Time)

Development Graduate Intern (Paid, Hourly, Part-Time)
Detroit

Description

Accounting Aid Society is seeking a Development Graduate Intern to provide hands‑on support to the Development team, with a particular focus on fundraising appeals, donor engagement and stewardship, donor communications, campaign preparation, mailings, and other day‑to‑day Development activities.

The intern will report to the Director of Development & Philanthropy and work closely with the Donor Engagement and Governance Manager. This graduate‑level internship is designed to provide practical nonprofit fundraising experience while adding meaningful capacity to active Development priorities. For the Winter term, anticipated assignments include the February LYBUNT donor renewal campaign, the Spring Appeal, and stewardship communications for Abacus Society donors.

The position is expected to work 16-20 hours per week, generally over 2-3 weekdays, with the specific schedule established around the student's academic commitments and the needs of the Development team.

Academic semester, potential continuation based on need, funding, and performance.

• Support planning, preparation, and execution of annual giving and donor solicitation campaigns.
• Draft and refine donor solicitation letters, handwritten messages, campaign copy, and related fundraising communications for staff review.
• Assist with donor mailings, including preparing materials, assembling packets, organizing mailing lists provided by staff, and supporting mailing logistics.
• Develop supporting social media and digital content and create or adapt campaign materials using Canva in coordination with Development and Marketing.

• LYBUNT Campaign (February):
  Develop a compelling handwritten solicitation note for previous donors who have not yet renewed their support, for review and approval by Development staff; assist with card preparation, mailing coordination, and campaign execution.
• Spring Appeal (launches April 16):
  Assist with development of the Spring Appeal theme and messaging; draft the solicitation letter and develop a supporting social media campaign for staff review; create campaign materials in Canva; and collaborate with Marketing on campaign messaging and design.

• Support donor acknowledgment, stewardship, retention, and engagement activities, including donor appreciation and recognition efforts.
• Help identify organizational accomplishments, program outcomes, impact stories, and other information for donor communications.
• Help design a stewardship impact communication series for the Abacus Society, Accounting Aid Society donors contributing $1,000 or more, including development of a potential dedicated Abacus Society newsletter or impact update.

• Draft and edit donor-facing correspondence, fundraising communications, stewardship messages, newsletter content, and other Development materials for staff review.
• Create and adapt Development materials in Canva and collaborate with Marketing to coordinate donor‑centered messaging and communications.
• Provide general administrative and project support, including organizing campaign resources, preparing materials, tracking deadlines and follow‑up items, and assisting with donor mailings and special Development initiatives.

• Conduct research on prospective individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, and community partners as assigned, and prepare concise summaries for Development staff.
• Assist with fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, and community engagement events, including invitations, RSVPs,…