Fall 2025 Philanthropy Internship

KET Division/Work Location
Commonwealth Fund for KET
Lexington, KY


Position Details/Eligibility

This paid internship focuses primarily on the behind-the scenes execution of a major and midlevel philanthropy department and coordination of a non-profit fundraiser and stewardship events. Successful candidates will be very detailed oriented, organized, and creative. Experience with writing, Microsoft Excel and graphic design are preferred. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Up to two interns are needed each semester. Junior-, senior-, and graduate-level students attending any college or university in Kentucky and the Southern Indiana region are eligible. Additionally, all Kentucky residents attending a college or university out of state may apply.

10 hours per week (approximately 150 hours per semester) are required, although special arrangements may be made when school requirements differ. Each successful intern upon completion of the 150-hour requirement will be awarded a $1,000 stipend.

Students must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 to be eligible for this internship. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or prior employers are required with your resume submission.


Fall 2025 Intern Work Plan

Application deadline: August 4, 2025

Interns will gain an understanding of the following:

• Individual Giving (including membership and major gifts)
• Corporate Giving
• Database entry and payment processing
• Event planning/management
• Fundraising communications

• Events
  • WinterPledge (On-Air Pledge Drive) – Production Assistant (catering, photography, volunteer coordinator)
  • Concerts – representing KET at event venues
  • Super Saturday at KET Network Center
  • Be My Neighbor Day in Louisville
  • Tailgate at KET Network Center
  • Martinis & Mistletoe fundraiser in NKY
• Database Management
  • Updating donor information
  • Gift entry and reconciliation
• Major Giving (Philanthropy)
  • End of Year Letter campaigns
  • Grant Research
  • Support Director of Philanthropy in donor stewardship and cultivation efforts
• Writing and editing
  • Direct mail solicitation samples
  • Donor acknowledgements
  • E-solicitations
  • Web/social promotional copy
  • Event signage graphic design
• General Office Support
  • Answering phones, returning calls
• Other duties as assigned

• ~10hours/week (3-5 days per week), August through December 2025
• Availability preferred for these event dates:
  • Saturday, September 6, 2025
  • Sunday, September 28, 2025
  • December 10, 2025

Interested?

Please fill out the application and submit your cover letter, resume, and the required letters of recommendation by the August 4th deadline.  You may also email letters of recommendation to [email protected].  

If you have questions, please contact:  [email protected]