Fall Internship 2025 - Development
The success of the Bipartisan Policy Center depends on the ability of the organization to secure funding for its individual initiatives and the organization as a whole. The development team is continually looking to expand our existing funding resources and establish relationships with new fundraising prospects. The development intern will gain experience and knowledge of the myriad components needed to sustain a successful non-profit organization. Interest in non-profit management or prior experience with fundraising projects, prospect/donor/marketing research, or donor communications is highly preferred.
The development intern will assist in the day-to-day activities of fundraising, working closely with BPC development team, as well as members of BPC’s project areas. The development intern will work closely with the senior director of development operations on special projects related to donor cultivation, stewardship, and outreach.
Specific duties include:
- Researching funding prospects (including new foundations, individuals and corporations)
- Data entry related to adding and maintaining accurate constituent information
- Organizational and planning assistance with meetings and special events
- Prepare briefing memos for use by leadership and external audiences
- Draft correspondence (email, talking points, proposals, donor stewardship)
Qualifications:
- Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent grad.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel essential; database software experience desirable
- Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills
- Collaborative team player
FALL PROGRAM
BPC's internship program in the fall will be in person. Fall Interns work up to 20/hours per week, and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages).
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
• Brief response to to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Fall Internships: July 11th
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