Development Intern, Development & External Affairs Program

Third Way is a national think tank that was founded in 2005 to champion modern center-left ideas. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security.

We are proud of the organization that we have built and continue to seek out talent who contribute to our ambitious mission. We are deeply committed to promoting a culture of results and respect where every employee has opportunities to contribute, develop, and grow professionally.

Third Way’s Development & External Affairs team is looking for a highly organized individual with a keen interest in advancing moderate democratic politics and policy. If you love to dive deep into understanding donors and Democratic fundraising, care about combatting the threat of extremism, and want to make an impact on the donor experience at Third Way…this is the job for you!

As the Development Intern, a typical day might include…

• Responding to emails and ensuring all communication channels are up to date.

• Meeting regularly with the individual giving team and executive coordinators to keep track of upcoming meetings.

• Conducting and compiling research on current and prospective donors.

• Updating Salesforce and Airtable with prospect and donor information.

Responding to emails and ensuring all communication channels are up to date.

Meeting regularly with the individual giving team and executive coordinators to keep track of upcoming meetings.

Conducting and compiling research on current and prospective donors.

Updating Salesforce and Airtable with prospect and donor information.

• Compile research on prospective donors to identify their priorities and alignment with Third Way and the Moderate Power Project.

• Map Board member and donor relationships to identify potential connections.

• Track donor research in Salesforce and make sure contacts are up to date.

• Work with Salesforce administrator to develop data reconciliation process.

• Conduct research on ways to use AI and other tools for prospect research.

Compile research on prospective donors to identify their priorities and alignment with Third Way and the Moderate Power Project.

Map Board member and donor relationships to identify potential connections.

Track donor research in Salesforce and make sure contacts are up to date.

Work with Salesforce administrator to develop data reconciliation process.

Conduct research on ways to use AI and other tools for prospect research.

• Work with the communications team to update website language and donor materials.

• Conduct research on emerging trends in philanthropy and political giving.

• Work with fundraising consultants to ensure all information and notes are reflected in Airtable and Salesforce.

• Work with Salesforce administrator to establish a system to update leadership on prospects, meetings, and pledges/donations.

• Conduct a research project and present to team members as part of a lunch and learn.

Work with the communications team to update website language and donor materials.

Conduct research on emerging trends in philanthropy and political giving.

Work with fundraising consultants to ensure all information and notes are reflected in Airtable and Salesforce.

Work with Salesforce administrator to establish a system to update leadership on prospects, meetings, and pledges/donations.

Conduct a research project and present to team members as part of a lunch and learn.

*Please note all duties and events will require in-office participation. All Third Way staff are required to be vaccinated. This is a part-time, PAID INTERNSHIP. We are flexible with scheduling.*