Advancement Intern

Position Title: Development Intern

Organization Type: Nonprofit

Compensation: Unpaid

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week, with some hours on the weekend

Duration: 3 months, Sept 8, 2026  to Oct 30, 2026 (estimated end date)

Company Description

DiasporaDNA Story Center is a cultural hub that explores origin stories and collective memories from the art, history, and lives of the global majority. We celebrate our shared humanity through story; kinkeeping the common threads of our diasporas across the continuum of time.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Intern to support DiasporaDNA’s outreach and fundraising efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, digital engagement, and donor development. It is an excellent opportunity for students or early-career professionals interested in gaining practical skills in the nonprofit sector while contributing to meaningful social impact.

This is a hybrid position, with some work taking place remotely and some requiring in-person attendance at our office. Additionally, the intern will be asked to support weekend events on occasion; advanced notice will always be provided for any weekend commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Support the creation of marketing materials, reports, and donor communications

Research prospective donors, grants, and partnership opportunities

Help maintain the donor database and track fundraising campaigns

Assist in planning, promoting, and working in-person events

Monitor engagement analytics and recommend ways to improve outreach

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends (with notice)

Qualifications

1 - 2 years of experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interest in nonprofit work, community development, or social impact

Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

Basic knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark) is a plus

Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Experience with donor platforms (e.g. GiveButter, Kindful, or similar) is a plus but not required

Compensation

This is an intern role and a great opportunity for anyone interested in Advancement and grant writing for nonprofits. This is a hands-on role that allows the intern to learn by doing and sharpen their skills.