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Development Intern

CompanyNational Organization f
LocationDanbury
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Development Intern will support the team by assisting with outreach and follow-up to sponsors regarding conference benefits and deadlines, and tracking sponsor benefit utilization for the main conference. This role also involves communicating with internal departments to coordinate logistics and updating sponsor materials across various platforms.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
192
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a 501(c)(3) organization, is an independent patient advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its 350+ patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient support services. NORD serves all stakeholders in the rare disease community, including patients and their families, patient organizations, researchers, medical professionals, medical students, and companies developing orphan products. NORD also works closely with many government agencies, most notably the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All NORD programs are focused on one ultimate goal: to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by rare diseases. NORD is the official U.S. sponsor of Rare Disease Day, an international observance day held on the last day of February each year. Its goals are to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families. To learn more, visit rarediseases.org/rare-disease-day. To learn more, please visit the NORD website at www.rarediseases.org. You can also follow NORD on X at @RareDiseases.
About the Role

About NORD

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the leading independent nonprofit organization representing all patients and families affected by rare diseases. Join our team and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development and corporate engagement while supporting NORD’s mission to improve the lives of those impacted by rare diseases.


The Opportunity

The Development Intern will provide critical support to NORD’s Development team in managing outreach, tracking sponsor benefits, and coordinating logistics for NORD’s main conference. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable with repeated outreach and follow-up, enjoys working collaboratively across departments, and is eager to learn about nonprofit development and event sponsorships.

This is an unpaid internship with a flexible schedule, lasting from May-August 2026 with flexibility to adjust start and end date based on student availability. 


What You Will Do

  • Assist with outreach and follow-up to sponsors and partners regarding conference-related benefits and deadlines.
  • Track sponsor benefit utilization for NORD’s main conference and ensure accurate documentation.
  • Communicate with internal departments (marketing, events, programs) to coordinate logistics and deliverables for sponsors.
  • Update sponsor logos and related materials across conference platforms and collateral.
  • Maintain accurate records of outreach and benefit fulfillment in tracking systems.
  • Support the Development team with administrative tasks and special projects as needed.


Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable with repeated outreach and follow-up via email and phone.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.
  • Interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, or event management.


Learning Opportunities

  • Gain experience in corporate sponsorship management and nonprofit development.
  • Learn best practices for donor stewardship and event logistics.
  • Build skills in professional communication and relationship management.


Working Conditions

This is a U.S.-based, fully remote, unpaid internship with a flexible structure and meaningful responsibility. Requires reliable internet access. Occasional virtual meetings with staff and sponsors will be scheduled during standard business hours.

We expect the internship to last from May-August 2026 with flexibility to adjust start and end date based on student availability. 

NORD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


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Key Skills
OutreachFollow-upSponsor Benefit TrackingLogistics CoordinationCollaborationDetail-OrientedMicrosoft OfficeCRM SystemsSalesforceCommunicationRelationship Management
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