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Major Gifts & Donor Relations Intern

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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 5, 2026).

About WHYY

WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.

Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.

About the Role

WHYY Major Gifts and Donor Relations intern will be working alongside the WHYY Major Gifts and Individual Giving team in the preparation and execution of events, programs, and development. Interns will gain experiential learning in the non-profit and public media industry. Candidates must be able to collaborate on projects, take direction/critique, and manage workload in a timely manner. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment.

Some of the responsibilities the Major Gifts & Donor Relations Intern will have during the internship:

  • Assist and support the development team with the creation, planning and execution of major donor events.
  • Assist with donor acknowledgments and queries.
  • Support research and development and any special projects within the department.
  • Assist with logistics of donor events and tech and talent needs.