Development Staff Intern

TITLE:                                    Development Staff Intern

REPORTS TO:                        Senior Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations

LOCATION:                            Virtual, Occasional In-Person Travel

Duration of internship:        June 15 – September 30
                                               (Weeks 1-8: 10 hours/week, Weeks 9-16: 20 hours/week)

Position Summary

The Development Intern supports the Development and Corporate Relations team in advancing fundraising and operational efforts for signature events, including the annual CHCI Leadership Conference and Gala during Hispanic Heritage Month.  This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and event operations while offering essential administrative and project support to the development team.

Working closely with development staff and cross-functional teams, the intern will gain exposure to donor stewardship, event logistics, data management, and day-to-day development operations that support one of the nation’s leading Latino leadership organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising & Event Support

• Assist with planning and execution of fundraising activities related to the CHCI Leadership Conference and Gala. This can include, but not be limited to: taking notes in meetings, making calls, data entry, writing memos, and doing internet research.


• Support sponsorship and donor engagement efforts by helping prepare materials, track outreach, and organizing follow-ups.


• Provide logistical and on-site event support, as needed.

Donor & Prospect Support

• Assist the development team with basic prospect research and data gathering under staff supervision.


• Help maintain donor and partner records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

Development Operations

• Provide administrative support related to development operations, including data entry and reporting.


• Assist with CRM-related tasks (e.g., Salesforce), such as updating donor records and tracking opportunities.


• Benefit Fulfillment Tracking: Cross-checking information from multiple sources
  
  
  
  • Sponsor deliverables – Invoice requests
  
  
  
  


• Salesforce Dashboard Reports - Logo/Name Listing on website, social media and printed materials


• Awards Gala –
  
  
  
  • Table assignment tracking
  
  
  • Seating donation process
  
  
  
  

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide general administrative support to the development team, including scheduling assistance and document preparation.


• Take meeting notes and assist with organizing materials and action items.


• Support account managers and senior staff during peak periods with proposals, invoices, and project coordination.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, with an interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, business, public policy, or related field.


• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Independently meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage multiple tasks.


• Have a customer service mentality internally and externally.


• Be flexible and have a positive attitude and willingness to step in where needed.


• Commitment to the mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Preferred:

• Interest and/or experience in fundraising, event planning, development, or nonprofit operations.


• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, web platforms, and Salesforce.


• Demonstrated interest in Latino leadership development, civic engagement, or public policy.

About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1978, dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders in the United States. CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences in the nation’s capital to outstanding Latino students and young professionals from throughout the nation. CHCI manages a network of over 5,400 highly accomplished alumni, providing a pipeline of Latino talent to corporations, government, and nonprofits, to ensure the interests of the Latino community are represented across all sectors of society. CHCI also convenes a variety of community leaders that include Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, advocates, and community leaders to discuss issues facing the Latino community and our nation and identify solutions that can be implemented in policy and practice.

CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, belief or spirituality, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, matriculation, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, personal appearance, political affiliation, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.