Development Intern
ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIPS AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
UWW’s summer internship program is designed to expose students to the substantive work of the organization. Interns will be assigned to specific departments, gaining experience in both discrete project work and day-to-day operations. Our intern cohort will receive guidance and supervision from a departmental director and will have the opportunity to build professional connections with staff across the organization.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Intern will be a part of the Individual Giving team, whose objectives are to raise support for UWW and to enable United Ways across the network to more fully realize our shared mission and goals by leveraging support (resources, people, and info) both from United Way Worldwide (UWW) and from within the network itself. This intern position will help the Individual Giving team to deliver on team goals.
PRIMARY PROJECT(S):
- Assist the Individual Giving (Mid-level, Major, and Planned Giving) team with multiple projects related to expanding fundraising for UWW and in the United Way network
- Data input and donor info uploads
- Provide input to the creation of donor impact reports
- Develop donor prospect profiles using multiple data sources
- Update the Content Library/Resource library project to update the content listing, ensure consistency across the content, and ensure all relevant documents are on UW Online
- Create digital files for the Tocqueville Society agreements from United Ways across the network
- Attend virtual webinars on fundraising topics
- Work with the Individual Giving team in the Alexandria office to support their development/fundraising initiatives.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS :
- Must have strong project management, technology, and communication skills along with being detail-oriented.
- Ability to multi-task. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Must be flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Selection will be based on project delivery experience, GPA/academic achievement, extracurricular/civic activities, and strong interest in a potential career in the nonprofit industry, especially in fundraising/development.
- Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Suite office products, specifically, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to protect confidential donor information and to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the internship commences.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Weekly meetings and supplemental professional development workshops provided onsite
- Receive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern manager
- Chance to meet and work with nonprofit subject matter experts and leaders at UWW
- Free coffee & tea on site
- Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage
- Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station) and then board the Alexandria Free Dash bus that has stops directly across from our building
- Complete a learning plan according to the school’s requirements for those receiving a grade
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students
Internship Period: June 2 – July 31, 2025
Schedule: Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Hybrid: on-site 3 days/week)
Location: This internship takes place at the United Way Worldwide office at 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
Pay Rate: $21.00 / hour
Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application, including a Social Security Number. Hybrid internship schedules will generally be Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, though workdays may vary, depending on activities, events, and assignments.
ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.
United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail recruitment@uww.unitedway.org and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.
We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.
United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities, and more.
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE
We take the broadest possible view of diversity.
We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.
We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.
We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.
Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.
LIVE UNITED.