[Spring 2027] Advancement - Individual Giving Internship
About the role
The Whitney Museum is seeking an Advancement: Individual Giving Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. The Individual Giving Department supports the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and strategic initiatives through individual donor generosity and fosters connections with supporters via patron programs, art acquisition committees, and tailored engagement opportunities.
Interns are assigned to a specific department for the duration of the internship and will receive training in fundraising tools and museum operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in research relating to the Individual Giving Department
- Assist in planning and implementation of donor events
- Assist in stewardship and documentation, including event support, tax acknowledgments, and data management
Requirements
- Graduate students enrolled in an MLIS or related program are eligible
- Students in all majors are encouraged to apply
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred
- Previous museum experience is not required
Skills
- Training in Raiser's Edge
- Research resources
- Tax acknowledgments processing
- Outcomes research
- Research skills and data management
- Knowledge of nonprofit and museum world
- Gift processing and acknowledgment flow
Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3,000.
Schedule
Interns commit to 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours. The program runs from January 18 to April 26, 2027.
The application window for the Spring 2027 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is open through November 9, with candidates considered on a rolling basis.