Research potential major donor prospects and assist with donor outreach and cultivation.
Provide data collection and research, including tracking all forms of funding sources.
Update prospecting and proposal management trackers
Develop a list of potential donors to be prospected for six months to come
Perform an audit on folders and templates ensuring a smooth back end of Development Records
Assist in the organization and drafting of grant proposals
Assist with administrative tasks of proposal development
Participate in grant reporting and/or grant program training for staff
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
Other duties as assigned
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Gain proficiency in research and writing
Develop skills in donor prospecting and outreach
Learn about managing the grant life cycle
Expand understanding of nonprofit development strategies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree
Previous experience demonstrating high-level writing and research skills
Prior relevant coursework preferred
Strong communicator with clear verbal and written expression
Solid organization skill and administrative skills
Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Proficient in spoken and written English
Ability to work independently and be resourceful
TO APPLY
Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2026.
This position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 22.5 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.
Summer 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 1st, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:
Spring: January - May
Summer: June - August
Fall: September - December
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.
*Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
SCOPE OF WORK :
The Development Intern will support the International Rescue
Committee's (IRC) development programming in the Silver Spring office by assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection and grant management activities.
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