Fundraising Officer – Intern

IIRR

Fundraising Officer Intern at IIRR assisting with data collection, research, and donor outreach. Work remotely with flexible scheduling and under the direction of the Director of Global Operations.

Posted 7/27/2026internshipRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills for grant proposals and donor communications, alongside effective research capabilities for donor outreach and funding sources. Proficient in managing donor databases and maintaining online donation portals while thriving in a dynamic startup environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Proposal WritingDonor Database ManagementResearch and Data CollectionExceptional Writing SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal WritingData CollectionResearchProofreadingEditing

Soft Skills

Well-OrganizedSelf-MotivatedCreative Problem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Meet Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointGoogle ApplicationsOnline Donation Portals

Industry Keywords

Donor OutreachFunding SourcesInformational MaterialsDonor ProfilesStartup Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide data collection and research including tracking all forms of funding sources
Develop letters, fact sheets, and other informational materials about IIRR and its projects and programs for potential donors
Proofread and edit letters of intent and grant proposals
Assist with updating and maintaining IIRR donor database
Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation
Research leads for potential donors and creating donor profiles
Draft communications such as new donor mailings, appeals, and thank you letters
Maintain online donation portals and keep up to date
Support in grant proposals either through research and writing
Assist other departments and interns accomplish tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (completed prior to internship start date)
Well-organized, reliable, and self-motivated
Helpful and responsive
Resourceful, creative, and enjoys problem-solving
Impeccable writing skills with meticulous attention to detail
Curiosity, creativity, and fearlessness in contributing new ideas
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines and effectively multi-task
Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Applications
Ability and willingness to work in a startup culture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unpaid internship
Opportunity for class credits
Flexible scheduling available