Development Intern

Development Intern (Volunteer/Unpaid)

Fall or Spring Semester | 8–12 Hours/Week | In-Person

The Development Intern supports our mission to reach the nations by gaining hands-on experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development. This role offers practical training in the systems and strategies that sustain and grow a Christ-centered ministry.

Internship Overview

This part-time, unpaid volunteer position is designed for college students or recent graduates seeking to explore nonprofit development. Over the course of the semester (approximately 8–12 hours per week), you'll receive hands-on training and mentorship while contributing meaningfully to the growth and sustainability of our ministry.

What You’ll Learn

• Development & Fundraising Fundamentals: Understand the principles and biblical basis for fundraising and development in the nonprofit and missions world.
• Donor Engagement Strategies: Assist with crafting donor communications, tracking engagement, and understanding giving behaviors.
• Prospect & Suspect Research: Learn how to identify and evaluate potential donors through targeted research techniques.
• Wealth Screening & Data Tools: Gain exposure to donor databases and tools that help assess donor capacity and align donor interest with mission impact.
• Microsoft Excel & Reporting: Build practical skills by working with spreadsheets, generating reports, and organizing key development metrics.

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for global missions and nonprofit ministry
• Eager to learn and contribute to a Christ-centered team
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Strong communication and research skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus (training provided)
• Major/Minor related to Nonprofit Management or Development/Fundraising preferred 

Internship Benefits and Objectives

• Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced development and missions professionals.
• Professional Experience and Skill Development: Work on real world projects at a Christ-centered nonprofit organization, great for resume boosting.
• Networking and Stewardship: Opportunity to grow your network and develop an understanding of stewardship/Kingdom-minded generosity.
• Earn College Credit: Fulfills internship requirements for many academic programs (we’re happy to coordinate with your school).

Physical and Mental Requirements: In order to meet the physical demands of the job description above, employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 6 hours per day, ascend/descend stairs as needed, operate electronics such as computers, phones and cameras have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, and to observe details at a close range.

Privacy. You are required to observe and uphold all of IP’s privacy policies and procedures as implemented or varied from time to time. Collection, storage, access to, and dissemination of employee or donor personal information will be in accordance with privacy legislation.