Summer 2027 Major Gifts Intern

About the role

NRDC's Development (Fundraising) Department is seeking an undergraduate intern to support ongoing projects and priorities for the Principal & Major Gifts Division. The intern will report to the Senior Grants Manager and can be based in either the New York or Washington, DC office. The role focuses on supporting the Institutional and Principal Giving (IPG) Operations team with process improvement, data quality, and operational support initiatives, including Salesforce data management, workflow documentation, data analysis, and special projects aimed at improving efficiency and fundraising operations.

Responsibilities

• Research, data collection, and analysis
• Writing and developing materials for state and federal campaigns
• Supporting the design of equitable policy solutions
• Copywriting and editing social media posts and supporting marketing campaigns
• Brainstorming opportunities for process improvements, new vendors, partnerships, and engagement
• Project management of department and team‑wide initiatives
• Assist with Salesforce data management, workflow documentation, data analysis, and special projects
• Work collaboratively with team members to support day‑to‑day operational priorities and continuous improvement efforts
• Gain hands‑on experience in nonprofit fundraising operations, Salesforce CRM management, data analysis, process improvement, workflow documentation, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (May 2027) are eligible to apply

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Project management and/or problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles

Skills

• Salesforce experience is a plus but not required

Pay

Stipend: $7,000 paid bi‑weekly over the 10‑week assignment.

Schedule

• Duration: 10 weeks
• Commitment: 35 hours per week
• Hybrid work model: interns expected onsite 3 days per week
• Available sessions: Summer Session 2 – Monday June 7, 2027 to Friday August 13, 2027; Summer Session 3 – Monday June 21, 2027 to Friday August 27, 2027
• No relocation assistance provided