KIP Spring 2027 - Development and Fundraising Intern - Atlas Network
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The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!
Atlas Network is seeking a Development Intern to help our fundraising team. This position will report directly to the Donor Operations Manager and work closely with other departments to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. Atlas Network is a nonprofit that supports free market organizations (think tanks) and individuals across the globe with the potential to champion our vision of a free, prosperous, and peaceful society.
The Development Intern will be an integral part of Atlas Network’s development department, assisting with various day-to-day activities and maintaining the integrity of our internal records and database. This position provides the opportunity to work on several high-priority projects. The ideal candidate should be organized, have excellent written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and an affinity for Atlas Network’s mission.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research as needed for current and prospective donors, maintaining a high level of data integrity within our database
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the database by ensuring all information is kept current and up-to-date
- Assist the team in preparing donation acknowledgements, letters, and reports for donors
- Provide support to the Major Gifts Officer and Director of Donor Engagement for fundraising events, donor journeys, and other projects
- Assist in developing new and creative materials for potential and existing donors
Requirements:
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and other programs in Google Suite
- Experience with CRM databases like Salesforce, is strongly preferred, but not required
- Demonstrates initiative and motivation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor, in person, on the phone or via email
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision
- Data and deadline driven, with attention to detail
- Interest in Atlas Network’s mission and international issues
- A positive attitude!
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Atlas Network interns are able to participate in a variety of professional development programs.
Internship Details:
- Preference to applicants who can regularly be in the Arlington Virginia office
- Position is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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- Koch Internship Program (KIP) participants attend programming hosted online by Stand Together Fellowships on Thursdays from 1-4 pm ET, attend an on-site summit in Arlington, VA, and work with one of Stand Together Fellowships’ non-profit partner organizations (national think tanks or state policy organizations). Are you available to attend all online and on-site KIP programming and work with a partner organization either part time or full time for the duration of the program as required for participation? optional
- Would you like to participate in the Koch Internship Program (KIP) part time or full time? Part-time participants will dedicate approximately 24 hours per week to working with the partner organization while full-time participants will dedicate approximately 32 hours per week to working with the partner organization. Both part-time and full-time participants must attend all KIP programming. optional
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