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Philanthropic Resources Special Projects Intern

The Pittsburgh Foundation
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Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropic Resources at The Pittsburgh Foundation
Status: Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid, at least 2 days in office in Pittsburgh– subject to change

Start Date/End Date: ASAP – Dec. 19, 2025

Salary: $16.00 per hour

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The special projects intern will primarily support the work of the Philanthropic Resources section of the Partnerships Department, an initiative of The Pittsburgh Foundation that offers donors expertise in grantmaking, personalized education sessions for donors and advisors and guidance on multi-generational giving. The special projects intern will assist with special initiatives, such as giving circles, research proposals and data analysis. The intern will also prepare materials and coordinate logistics for meetings and events with key stakeholders and special projects, as they arise. The expectation is that the intern will gain basic knowledge of community grantmaking and how it connects to the role of the donor and a working knowledge of the foundation field. The internship will run through Dec. 19 for 15 hours per week. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist philanthropic operations associate and the philanthropic partnerships associate with the management of projects including but not limited to donor education events, webinars, the New Philanthropic Leaders fund and nonprofit inquiries.
  • Prepare documents, PowerPoint presentations and other necessary materials as requested for meetings with key stakeholders. Facilitate communications with stakeholders (nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and community groups), as assigned.
  • Assist with project planning and coordination for meetings and events with internal staff, donors and the public. Speaking roles in presentations as needed and as assigned. This may project management support for the Foundation’s online fundraising event, ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert.
  • Present research and make recommendations to the Foundation staff regarding internal processes and projects.
  • Coordinate the intake process for meeting with and retaining information on nonprofit organizations in the western Pennsylvania community.
  • Prepare Annual Philanthropic Review (APR) documents for annual meetings between donor services officers and donors.
  • Format documents, presentations and other copies as requested.
  • Search for and share articles of interest on philanthropic topics and trends.
  • Conduct research with national peer foundations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Currently working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. 
  • Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Commitment to the Foundation’s values of accountability, collaboration, community, racial justice and trust.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A strong, demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in foundation and/or nonprofit work.
  • Attention to detail and quality of final work product.
  • Familiarity with Adobe InDesign is a plus.
     

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit an online application including a resume and cover letter by Sept. 14, 2025.

No phone calls please. 

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. 

 

ABOUT THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION
 

Established in 1945, the community philanthropy for the Pittsburgh region is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and is the 14th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States. It set a new record for grantmaking, $67 million, in 2020. As a community foundation, its resources comprise endowment funds established by individuals, businesses and organizations with a passion for charitable giving and fulfilling the Foundation’s mission of improving quality of life for all in the region. The Foundation currently manages about 2,500 individual donor funds and, together with its supporting organizations and its affiliate, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, has assets of $1.46 billion. Grantmaking benefits a broad spectrum of basic needs and development opportunities within Pittsburgh and beyond. Learn more at www.pittsburghfoundation.org.