KIP Summer 2026 Strategic Development Intern Principled Business

Harrisburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nations most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

Throughout your internship you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington Virginia supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 4:00 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7500 or $5500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are working full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) with the partner organization.

The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:

1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty limited government free markets and the rule of law;

2. learning the Stand Together communitys vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address societys biggest challenges; and

3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

About Principled Business

Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe that capitalism is the greatest force for good and its up to the actors in that system to live up to its promise. We convene and equip investors executives and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity agency prosperity and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies communities and the wider culture to strengthen the public understanding of capitalism and support for it.

Role Overview

Principled Business are seeking a full-time remote Strategic Development Intern to support fundraising and partnership-building across foundation outreach high-net-worth prospecting development operations and donor stewardship. This role is ideal for someone who is sharp detail-oriented and eager to learn how strategic fundraising works in practice.

Key Responsibilities

1) Foundation Fundraising Support

Research and profile foundation prospects (mission priorities giving patterns key staff and fit).

Proofread and strengthen drafts of LOIs and proposals for clarity tone and alignment.

Support fundraising strategy by identifying alignment themes talking points and next-step recommendations.

2) High-Net-Worth Prospect and Outreach Support

Compile and maintain lists of HNWI prospects and connectors.

Create brief profiles summarizing capacity indicators interests and strategic alignment.

Edit and refine drafts for outreach emails follow-ups and direct mail campaigns.

3) Data Integrity and Systems Support

Enter and update contacts proposals gifts and tasks in tracking systems or CRM.

Check data for completeness consistency and obvious errors.

Produce simple lists exports and trackers as requested.

4) Events and Stewardship Support

Research events and conferences relevant to potential donors and partners.

Prepare short background memos and basic meeting materials.

Draft and proofread thank-you notes and follow-up messages to support stewardship.

Ideal Qualifications

Strong writing and editing instincts.

Comfort with research and turning information into short usable briefs.

High attention to detail and follow-through.

Basic fluency with spreadsheets and organized tracking systems.

$7500 - $7500 a year

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences perspectives knowledge and ideas fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual orientation national origin citizenship ethnicity ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition pregnancy(including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions)military andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern

The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nations most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically locate...