Individual Giving Intern

Internship3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208Posted 1 day ago$15.50 / Hour Website The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Summary The Individual Giving Intern will focus on developing strategies to engage constituents in philanthropy through the entire donor cycle, from identification through stewardship. Through research and creative problem-solving, the intern will help design strategies that inspire long-term engagement with the Museum across multiple constituencies. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit administration and development. The intern will provide a variety of administrative support to colleagues within the Individual Giving team in the development department and support the Museum’s individual annual fund renewal program. Essential Responsibilities Assist the Manager of Individual Giving with the Staff & Volunteer Campaign, supporting campaign promotion, planning, communications, tracking, and stewardship activitiesHelp develop cultivation strategies for foster families and Neighborhood Club members to strengthen the Museum’s pipeline of philanthropic support, including drafting donor communications, researching development best practices, analyzing constituent information, and identifying opportunities to deepen engagementAssist the Manager of Donor Relations with donor recognition inventory, including reviewing and updating recognition records and identifying opportunities to enhance the donor recognition experienceSupport the Individual Giving team with special projects and other duties as assigned, including developing donor-facing content, gathering impact stories, conducting research, and providing project and administrative support Key Details Compensation: $15.50/hour Duration: Spring 2027 Schedule: PT (15 hours/week) Deadline: ASAP (estimated early November 2026) Eligibility Requirements Completion of at least 2 years of college courseworkPreferred major or field of study: nonprofit management, philanthropic studies, communications, human services, or a related fieldStrong written communication skills for crafting clear, engaging content for various audiencesResearch and analytic skills, including the ability to identify trends and inform decision-makingProject management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at onceCreativity and innovative thinkingStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAble to work a flexible weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPart-time position, approximately 15 hours per week Ada Requirements Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, donors, and constituents, with or without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to organize and manage records and data with attention to detail, with or without reasonable accommodation. About Where else can you touch a dinosaur bone, see a show, steer a pedal car, make art, “board” the space station, and ride a historic carousel in one visit? Only at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Founded in 1925, the museum is a nonprofit with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. Return to search Tagged as: Development To apply for this job please visit recruiting.ultipro.com.