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 🔗Development Intern

  • Internship
  • Part Time
  • Washington D.C., DC
  • $17.95 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Development
  • Job Summary: The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to battlefield preservation and education, seeks an enthusiastic intern to support the Development Department in its fundraising efforts.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong research and organizational skills
    • Ability to work both independently and in collaborative group settings
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • A passion for history, conservation, historic preservation, and the American Battlefield Trust’s mission
  • How to Apply:

    Application Instructions 

    • Application packages including a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (not more than three pages) should be submitted to developmentresumes@battlefields.org with subject line “YOUR NAME – Autumn Development Intern Application”.
    • We regret that, due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond personally to all applicants.  No calls, please.
  • Application Email: developmentresumes@battlefields.org
  • Application Phone #: 202-367-1861
  • Application Fax #: 2023671865
  • Application Address: 1030 15th St NW, Suite 900 East, Washington, DC 20005

Website American Battlefield Trust

The American Battlefield Trust seeks to preserve our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds and educate the public about what happened there and why it matters today. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. The American Battlefield Trust has preserved more than 60,000 acres of battlefield land throughout the United States while earning accolades for being one of the most efficient and effective nonprofits in the nation.

This position is a paid, part-time role, the majority of which is on-site at our downtown Washington offices.  Occasional remote work is possible on a case-by-case basis.  This internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-graduates.  Individuals with an interest in fundraising and/or the non-profit sector are highly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
The Development Intern plays a crucial role in:

  • Conducting prospective donor research that informs philanthropic giving portfolios;
  • Major donor, planned giving, and institutional giving mailings, data collection, and member management;
  • Contributing to direct mail and digital donor stewardship efforts across multiple giving societies;
  • Using, maintaining and updating EveryAction donor database (previous database experience not required);
  • Editing and proofreading donor correspondence, appeal and gift acknowledgment emails, proposals, and other materials;
  • Supporting Events staff with digital and/or in-person event planning and management;
  • Performing general administrative duties as needed, including digital filing, data entry, mailings, and customer assistance, among other tasks.