About the role#
The Principal Gifts Intern will support the Principal & Major Gifts Division within the Development Department. This role assists the team with operational projects, donor engagement, and database management. You will report to the Senior Donor Engagement Manager and work from our New York City office.
What you'll do#
- Support ongoing projects and priorities for the Principal & Major Gifts Division.
- Assist with meeting preparation, donor research, and database management.
- Gather materials and draft engagement summaries for internal briefings.
- Take notes during internal discussions and track follow-ups across donor engagement workflows.
- Maintain donor information in Salesforce and SharePoint.
- Lead a special project to clean up SharePoint and align it with Salesforce records.
- Conduct topline donor research and draft outreach emails.
- Collaborate with the operations team to coordinate information flow across teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
- Research and data analysis skills.
- Project management and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and DEI principles of the organization.
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 35 hours per week for 10 weeks.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with 3 days per week required in the office.
- Compensation: Paid internship with a $10,000 stipend paid bi-weekly.
About Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a nonprofit organization focused on environmental law and policy. Founded in 1970, the group works on issues including global warming, ocean ecosystems, and wildlife preservation. It employs scientists, lawyers, and policy experts across offices in cities like New York, Washington, and Beijing. The organization maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 people.
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