Development Internship

DEPARTMENT: Development/Individual Giving team

ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIPS AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

UWWs 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 daytoday 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 (Midlevel 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 detailoriented.
• Ability to multitask. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Must be flexible and comfortable in a fastpaced 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 nondisclosure agreement before the internship commences.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Weekly meetings and supplemental professional development workshops provided onsite

• Complete a learning plan according to the schools requirements for those receiving a grade

• Chance to meet and work with nonprofit subject matter experts and leaders at UWW
• Free coffee & tea on site
• Free parking at United Way Worldwides 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

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Eligibility: Current undergraduate students

Internship Period: June 2 July 31 2025

Schedule: Mondays Thursdays 9:00 am 4:30 pm Hybrid: onsite 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: If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please emailand 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 shortterm and longterm 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.