Corporate Development Intern - Summer 2026

Overview:

The corporate sponsorship team manages all corporate sponsors on behalf of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis with a focus on the Second Century Capital Campaign and unrestricted annual fund revenue. The Corporate Development Intern will support the corporate development team in achieving annual goals including, but not limited to, annual fund revenue, centennial campaign revenue, event sponsorships, and additional support as needed. This internship will cover all aspects of corporate philanthropy, including prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. We cannot transform the lives of children and families unless we embrace all families. Together, we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

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  Support the Corporate Sales Manager in identifying and building relationships with new corporate prospects.

  
  


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  Support the Corporate Fulfillment Manager through the creation of contractually obligated recognition, activations, and stewardship initiatives.

  
  


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  Support the corporate development team by fulfilling administrative duties, including database entry, filing, tracking, and reporting, and strategic planning support.

  
  


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  Work cross-collaboratively with museum peers to identify and create strategically focused opportunities that meet the needs of both the Museum and current and prospective corporate partners.

  
  


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  Support the corporate development team at events as needed.

  
  

REQUIREMENTS

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  Junior or senior standing preferred; majoring in Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, Philanthropic Studies, or a related field.

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication.

  
  


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  Demonstrated customer service skills.

  
  


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  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and multitask.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software preferred.

  
  


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  Previous experience required in at least one of the following areas:

  
  
  
  
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    Fundraising

    
    
  
  
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    Sales

    
    
  
  
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    Administrative work

    
    
  
  
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    Event support

    
    
  
  
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    Marketing

    
    
  
  
  
  

ADA REQUIREMENTS 

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  Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

  
  


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  Must be able to read, write, and edit documents.

  
  


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  Must be able to communicate effectively with staff through written and verbal communication.

  
  


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  Must be able to use standard office equipment.