Description
The Development Data and Research Intern will support IRC Silver Spring's Development team by organizing program data, creating impact materials and conducting research to support fundraising efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Review and organize program data, tracking sheets and reports to identify key annual results and achievements.
- Create data summaries, program one-pagers and materials that show IRC Silver Spring's impact for proposals.
- Research local data and trends to compare IRC Silver Spring's results with community needs.
- Work with program teams to collect program data updates, confirm information and ensure data accuracy.
- Maintain organized data files, templates and resources for fundraising and reporting.
- Research potential foundation, corporate and individual donors aligned with IRC Silver Spring programs.
- Identify funding opportunities and update donor research and proposal tracking tools.
- Support proposal development, reporting and other Development team projects as needed.
- Submit intern hours through the volunteer dashboard.
- Other duties as assigned.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain experience organizing program data and creating clear impact materials for fundraising and reporting.
- Learn how nonprofits use internal and external data to support grant proposals and donor communications.
- Develop skills in donor prospecting, funding research and nonprofit development strategies.
- Build experience collaborating with program teams to collect information and communicate outcomes.
Minimum Qualification:
- Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree.
- Previous experience demonstrating strong research and analytical skills.
- Prior relevant coursework preferred.
- Strong communicator with clear verbal and written expression.
- Strong organization and administrative skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
- Ability to work independently and be resourceful.