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Development Intern

CompanyHand to Hold
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Development Intern will assist with event planning and coordination for Hand to Hold’s largest local events, including logistics and donor stewardship. They will also solicit in-kind donations and research potential corporate sponsors.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
57
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
10 hours
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About The Company
Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to providing providing early intervention mental health support, education and community for NICU & bereaved parents. Early intervention mental health support is provided to parents at no cost to families and all support is designed with the emotional, physical and social needs of the NICU parent. Our caring professional staff team (not volunteers) is comprised of trained NICU graduate and bereaved parents. Support includes: -Support groups* -One-to-one support -Counseling -Educational resources -Podcasts (Parent & Professional channels) -Hand to Hold mobile app -Comprehensive in-hospital bedside support with contracted partner hospitals* *Led by Hand to Hold's Family Support Specialists (Certified Mental Health Peer Specialists) with lived NICU and/or bereaved experience. We believe that Care for the Parent is Care for the Baby. When babies need the specialized medical attention of a NICU, it is emotionally traumatic to the parent and disruptive to traditional parent-baby bonding. NICU parents are up to 30% more likely to experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS). Women of color are 2x more likely to experience PMADs. We are boldly removing barriers for equitable support by growing a hybrid model of in-person and virtual support in service to our vision. We envision a 🌎 where every NICU family has a trusted Hand to Hold through their NICU journey and beyond.
About the Role

Description

2026 Hand to Hold Development Internship
Hand to Hold® is dedicated to providing early intervention mental health support before, during, and after a NICU stay, ensuring that all NICU families thrive.

As a Best Place for Working Parents® business for three consecutive years (2022 - 2025), our dynamic, growing organization seeks Fall and Spring Interns interested in Non-Profit Fundraising and Development. This internship is open to candidates who are currently attending College/University and working towards completion of a Business, Non-Profit Management, Hospitality, Communications, and/or Marketing degree program.


The Development Intern(s) will work alongside the development team on projects. The primary goals and projects will be determined by the parameters of your school’s course requirements:

  • Assist with activities related to event planning and coordination for Hand to Hold’s largest local events, for example, the logistics behind the scenes, organizing in-kind donation solicitations and pickup, and donor stewardship.
  • Solicit in-kind donations for NICU families;
  • Research and identify potential corporate sponsors for Hand to Hold.

Top Candidate Qualifications:

  • Participating in a relevant college degree program;
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Hand to Hold’s mission; 
  • Bold - although Hand to Hold is an established nonprofit that has been around for 15+ years we are rapidly growing and always welcome new ideas; 
  • Compassionate - Hand to Hold works with families facing heartache, grief, and trauma. We meet them where they are with grace and acceptance;
  • Interest in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations

Detail Information:

  • Internships are unpaid with eligible course credit (must be enrolled in a college course);
  • Hourly position: estimated at 10+ hours per week;
  • Flexible work schedule;
  • Supervision from Hand to Hold Development leadership
  • Hand to Hold’s staff is currently hybrid, in-office, and remote. This internship may require occasional assistance at the office and travel for event needs in the Austin area;
  • Areas of focus are nonprofit event management, in-kind donations, nonprofit fundraising, and event coordination.

If you feel like you don’t meet all the requested requirements, but are still interested in this opportunity, please still apply! To apply, please contact our Internship and HR Recruitment department at jobs@handtohold.org.

Key Skills
Event PlanningCoordinationNon-Profit FundraisingDonor RelationsResearchCommunicationIntegrityCompassionOrganizational SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingCreativityDetail OrientationTime ManagementAdaptabilityPassion for Non-Profit
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