About the role#
The Digital Fundraising Intern will support the Development Team at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. You will assist with donor communications, design projects, and digital outreach. This role reports to the Vice President of Development and Philanthropy and offers hands-on experience in fundraising strategy and donor messaging.
What you'll do#
- Draft email copy and write blog posts for the Fund for Academic Renewal.
- Support campaign messaging and research successful digital fundraising efforts.
- Propose strategies and ideas for digital fundraising copy.
- Create and update email templates in Mailchimp.
- Design physical and digital fundraising materials, including flyers and PDF donor reports.
- Manage daily workflows and collaborate with staff using project management tools.
What you'll need#
- A current bachelor's degree candidate or recent graduate, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, email marketing services, and design platforms like InDesign and Canva.
- Interest in the higher education landscape and the mission of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.
- Experience with project management software is preferred.
- Knowledge of digital marketing audience segmentation and A/B testing methodologies is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC
- Work Modality: On-site
- Term: Winter 2027
- Status: Full-time and paid
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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