Development & Communications Intern

LIFT

Part-time Development & Communications Intern supporting LIFT’s fundraising communications efforts. Focusing on writing-driven tasks to engage supporters and advance fundraising goals.

Posted 7/15/2026internshipRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills to create compelling donor communications and fundraising strategies. Capable of managing projects independently while ensuring high attention to detail and alignment with organizational messaging.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Writing SkillsEditing SkillsFundraising CommunicationsGraphic DesignAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentProofreadingMultimedia Content CreationTemplate CreationDonor Engagement

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Graphic Design SoftwareVideo Editing Software

Industry Keywords

Fundraising StrategyMission-Driven StorytellingDonor-Facing CommunicationsVisual Storytelling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and edit donor-facing communications and development content that engage supporters, communicate impact, and strengthen relationships with donors and partners.
Create and refine templates and adaptable content that can be used across multiple cities, ensuring consistency while tailoring messaging for local contexts.
Support the development and execution of fundraising-focused communications strategies that effectively engage and retain donors.
Develop clear, concise, and compelling written content that reflects both local impact and a broader national perspective.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment on messaging, while working independently.
Proofread and edit content with a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in tone and branding across materials.
Explore opportunities to enhance communication through visual storytelling, including basic graphic design and video content to support fundraising efforts.
Support broader development and communications activities, including event preparation, coordination, and administrative support as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and compelling content tailored to donor audiences.
Experience or interest in development and fundraising communications, donor engagement, and mission-driven storytelling.
Ability to work independently in a remote, flexible environment.
High attention to detail, including proofreading for accuracy, consistency, and grammatical correctness.
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow skills in areas such as fundraising strategy, graphic design, and multimedia content (e.g., video).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to contribute to longer-term projects by managing timelines, tracking tasks, and meeting deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly rate: $22/hour. LIFT’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for our non-profit sector and ensure equity across the organization.