Development & Grant Coordination Intern ( Fall

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises by restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. The Development Data and Research Intern will support IRC Silver Spring’s Development team by organizing program data, creating impact materials, and conducting research to support fundraising efforts.

The intern will analyze FY26 outcomes, research local benchmarks, coordinate with program teams to verify data, and support donor prospecting and funding research.

• Review and organize program data, tracking sheets and reports to identify key FY26 results and achievements.
• Create data summaries, program one-pagers and materials that show IRC Silver Spring’s impact for proposals.
• Research local data and trends to compare IRC Silver Spring’s results with community needs.
• Work with program teams to collect program data updates, confirm information and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain organized data files, templates and resources for fundraising and reporting.
• Research potential foundation, corporate and individual donors aligned with IRC Silver Spring programs.
• Identify funding opportunities and update donor research and proposal tracking tools.
• Support proposal development, reporting and other Development team projects as needed.
• Submit intern hours through the volunteer dashboard.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Gain experience organizing program data and creating clear impact materials for fundraising and reporting.
• Learn how nonprofits use internal and external data to support grant proposals and donor communications.
• Develop skills in donor prospecting, funding research and nonprofit development strategies.
• Build experience collaborating with program teams to collect information and communicate outcomes.

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree.
• Previous experience demonstrating strong research and analytical skills.
• Prior relevant coursework preferred.
• Strong communicator with clear verbal and written expression.
• Strong organization and administrative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful.

Fall 2026 interns are expected to commit a minimum of 12 weeks and 22.5 hours per week. The position is not fully remote; interns must be able to work in the office at least one day per week and attend an in-person orientation on September 7, 2026.

Internship is unpaid; however, Fall 2026 interns may be eligible for a per diem reimbursement at the rate of  15 per day to offset the costs of food and travel.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.