Fund Development Intern

About the Role

This is an internship opportunity with an available stipend at the completion of the internship. It is eligible for credit pending candidate's university/college approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Fund Development team with securing financial support for Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.
• Learn and utilize donor database and other essential databases to track donor information and manage fundraising efforts.
• Support the Fund Development team in researching online data to identify potential prospects and donors.
• Assist with compiling data and success stories for stewardship and solicitation purposes.
• Assist in creating and maintaining organized files containing proposal drafts, research materials, and related documents.
• Conduct online research, statistical research, and reporting activities for the purpose of increasing a more donor-centric framework for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors.
• Assist with researching local, regional, and national organizations interested in supporting Girl Scouts Western PA.
• Determine how to best contact these organizations and compile information and data about them.
• When applicable, provide support for occasional fundraising events, including logistics, volunteer coordination, and event materials preparation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic computer skills with basic/intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and using the Internet for research.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Project management skills with the ability to self-motivate.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, current girl issues and Girl Scout programming.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a graduate, bachelor's, or associate degree program and have completed at least one year of college.
• Must be pursuing a degree relevant to the role.
• Ideal for students majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, English, Nonprofit Studies, or a related field.
• Background checks are required.

Internship Details

• Duration: 26/27 spring semester (January-May 2027).
• Start and end dates: Flexible based on the intern's school schedule.
• Work Schedule: May vary depending upon course credit requirements, intern scheduling preferences, need for time off, etc. Interns may work up to 15 hours per week between 8:30 am-5:00 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. Hours will be agreed upon between the intern and their supervisor.
• Location: In-person at the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania corporate office at 503 Martindale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.