Fall 2026 Development Intern

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We advocate on the Hill for federal, state and local policies that advance economic justice, health equity, and civic participation for women, particularly women of color and those who face the greatest barriers to access and opportunity. We’re passionate about making change on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families, and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. Our approach is collaborative, data-driven, and grounded in the real-life experiences of women and working families. Working with state and federal elected officials, departments and agencies, grasstops leaders, and the general public, we educate these stakeholders on the issues and impactful policies.

We are seeking a Development Intern to join our Development team to support fundraising efforts, advancing our work across all issue areas. The internship runs from June through August, and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC. 

Internship Summary

In this role, you will be exposed to various aspects of nonprofit fundraising, including individual philanthropy, event fundraising, institutional giving (including from foundations and corporations), marketing and communications, as well as development operations. You'll gain hands-on experience and insight into a national fundraising operation and receive mentorship from your supervisor and other members of the development team. You will also spend time with interns from other departments to learn how each department contributes to the success of the National Partnership. 

Primary Internship Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to all Development sub-departments, including Individual Philanthropy, Institutional Relations, and Development Operations.
• Conduct prospect research and develop funder and donor profiles to support fundraising efforts.
• Organize fundraising and campaign information for effective presentation in publications, websites, and other media.
• Support the planning of our Annual Event.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and other activities that support the Development team's work.

Qualifications

• Interest or prior experience in nonprofit development fundraising or operations
• Strong writing, communication, research, analysis and computer skills
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks for different projects
• A commitment to the National Partnership’s mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all  women

Compensation

$17.95 per hour through June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026 compensation will increase to $18.40 per hour.  

Employment and Workplace Details 

The internship runs from September to December. Start and end dates are flexible and will be set in advance of the interns first day. This internship is designed to be part-time (15-25 hours per week) or full-time (26-37.50 hours per week) from September to December (start and end dates are flexible).We recognize that some students may have academic commitments. In those cases, a reduced schedule may be considered, but interns must still be able to commit to a consistent pre-set weekly schedule during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. This role requires sustained work blocks and is not designed for intermittent or short-interval availability. This is a Washington, D.C. based internship. Candidates must be located in the DC/DMV area  during their internship and able to reasonably commute to our Washington, D.C. Office for required in-person days. While this role does not require regular daily onsite presence, full-time interns are required to work from the DC office at least four  (4) times per month and part-time interns two (2) times per month. These in-office days will be scheduled in advance. This internship is not fully remote. Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office but they will need to use their own computer when working remotely. If you don't have access to your own computer, please email [email protected] to arrange for alternative arrangements.

Office and Team Culture

The National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see the “know your rights” resources published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and D.C. Office of Human Rights for more information.

If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email [email protected]

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this internship. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

How to apply: Submit your application, resume, and cover letter by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Current Summer interns can apply for Fall 2026 internship opportunities. All applicants will be evaluated through the applicable selection process based on relevant qualifications and departmental needs.