Nonprofit Development Internship

Fund The Climb Foundation is seeking applications for our internship program. Applications are due by Friday, April 24, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

About Us

Fund The Climb Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to remove barriers patients face to successful treatment and recovery.  Fund The Climb raises money to provide housing, transportation, food and hygiene products, and other ancillary support to patients who are undergoing substance abuse treatment. 

Patients act with tremendous courage when they seek treatment for this deadly disease of addiction. Lack of safe, sober housing to live is the most common barrier for many patients. Data from recovery center partner Basecamp Recovery Center shows that roughly 30% of patients at Basecamp are homeless. An additional 25% live in unsafe, not sober conditions. On a mission to overcome barriers that stand in the way of patients having a fair chance at successful treatment and recovery, Fund The Climb seeks to meet this critical need.

The Role

Fund The Climb Foundation (FTCF) interns will have a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience working with this nonprofit and its community treatment facility partner. Interns work directly with the leaders of FTCF on projects that tremendously impact both organizations. Interns will work on a variety of projects and programs aimed at furthering the missions of both organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interns will be tasked with a number of different assignments, including, but not limited to:

• Fundraising Development
  • Support fundraising activities, including donor research, outreach, and tracking contributions.
  • Assist in the creation and distribution of fundraising materials and campaigns.
• Grant Writing and Reporting
  • Assist in researching and identifying potential grant opportunities.
  • Support the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports. Often interns have the opportunity to be primary authors on grant proposals.
• Event Planning and Coordination
  • Assist in planning, organizing, and executing monthly awareness events, meetings, and major fundraising events.
  • Manage event logistics, including venue setup, registration, and materials preparation.
• Email Marketing
  • Support email marketing efforts and newsletter creation to engage more potential donors via email.
  • Develop email campaigns to share the work of FTCF and spread awareness about the disease of addiction.
• Marketing and Communications
  • Develop content for social media, websites, and other communication channels.
  • Help design marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters.

Necessary Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, volunteers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of or interest in fundraising techniques and donor relations.
• Ability to assist in grant writing and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older

Required Hours and Location

Approximately 15-20 hours of work per week, Monday – Friday for the Summer and Fall semester (tentatively May – December). Schedule of in-person office work and remote work will be negotiated with the supervisor.

Compensation

$15 per hour.