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Summer 2026 Development Intern

CompanyGirls Incorporated of Tarrant County
LocationFort Worth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the fundraising team by assisting with donor acknowledgment, stewardship material preparation, and logistics for fundraising events. Key duties also involve researching prospective donors, tracking trends, drafting impact stories, and providing general administrative support including data entry.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
35
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 20,000 girls across the county with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. The Girls Inc. Experience consists of people, an environment, and programming that, together, empower girls to succeed. Trained staff and volunteers build lasting, mentoring relationships in girls-only spaces that are physically and emotionally safe and where girls find a sisterhood of support with shared drive, mutual respect, and high expectations. Hands-on, research-based programs provide girls with the skills and knowledge to set goals, overcome obstacles, and improve academic performance. Informed by girls and their families, Girls Inc. also works with policymakers to advocate for legislation and initiatives that increase opportunities for girls. Join us at girlsinctarrant.org! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter at @girlsinctarrant.
About the Role

Description

The YouthVantage Alliance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Intern to support our fundraising team. The intern will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and database management. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a successful development team and to contribute meaningfully to initiatives that empower girls in our community. This position is a part-time, unpaid role.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Donor Engagement Support

  • Assist with donor acknowledgment processes, including preparing thank-you letters, updating donor records, and sending stewardship materials.
  • Support event planning and logistics for fundraising events, donor receptions, and appreciation gatherings.

Research & Prospecting

  • Conduct research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
  • Assist in compiling profiles and reports on potential new funders to help grow the donor base.
  • Track and report on current fundraising trends, best practices, and industry standards.

Marketing Support

  • Help draft impact stories, program updates, and content to be shared in donor newsletters, social media, and other communications.
  • Support the development of campaign materials, appeal letters, and other donor engagement content.
  • Create graphics to support development team marketing requests

Administrative Support

  • Provide general administrative support to the development team as needed.
  • Help organize and maintain development materials, both digitally and in hard copy.
  • Conduct data entry and quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy in the donor database.
  • Participate in team meetings, take notes, and assist with other special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in progress (nonprofit management, public relations, or related field preferred)
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Strong emotional intelligence with a passion for working with diverse groups, good judgement, and professional behavior
  • Regular, punctual attendance and attention to all responsibilities
  • Confidentiality in dealing with participant and organizational information
  • Ability to follow directions, guidelines, and policies/procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant technology (Google Docs, Canva, and Adobe)
Key Skills
FundraisingDonor EngagementDatabase ManagementEvent PlanningProspect ResearchData EntryImpact Story DraftingContent CreationGraphic CreationAdministrative SupportMicrosoft OfficeGoogle DocsCanvaAdobeCommunicationEmotional Intelligence
Categories
Social ServicesAdministrativeMarketing