{"id":14943,"date":"2026-04-22T10:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/?p=14943"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:58:39","slug":"were-hiring-a-development-intern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/were-hiring-a-development-intern\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re Hiring a Development Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Prop\u00f3sito<\/em><\/strong><br>The Development Intern will work alongside Empower Missouri&#8217;s Development team to support\u00a0fundraising efforts that sustain and grow the organization&#8217;s impact across the state. Our work\u00a0focuses on building strong relationships with donors and partners who make our advocacy\u00a0possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this role, you&#8217;ll contribute to donor stewardship, prospect research, data tracking, fundraising\u00a0campaigns, and event support. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit\u00a0fundraising, communications, and learning how development work supports social justice\u00a0advocacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What You\u2019ll Do<br><\/em><\/strong>\u25cf Support donor stewardship by drafting thank-you letters, emails, and notes\u00a0<br>\u25cf Help maintain and update donor records in the EveryAction CRM database<br>\u25cf Conduct research on potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors<br>\u25cf Help create donor acknowledgment and recognition materials<br>\u25cf Support donor and fundraising events, including invitations, registrations, and follow-up\u00a0<br>\u25cf Assist with pulling and organizing monthly development metrics and reports\u00a0<br>\u25cf Provide general administrative support to the Advancement team as needed\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tasks may be tailored <\/em><em>para <\/em><em>align with the intern&#8217;s interests and strengths<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What We\u2019re Looking For<br><\/em><\/strong>\u25cf An interest in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or donor relations.<br>\u25cf Commitment to social justice + Empower Missouri\u2019s mission and values.<br>\u25cf Strong written and verbal communication skills<br>\u25cf Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students studying nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public\u00a0administration, or a related field especially those in their third or fourth year\u2014may find this\u00a0role a strong fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Time Commitment<br><\/em><\/strong>\u25cf Availability for some meetings between 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 This is a remote position open to candidates located in Missouri. Some travel may be required&nbsp;to support in-person events or donor engagement activities in Mid-Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>COMPENSATION<\/em><\/strong><br>\u25cf $15.00\/hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>REPORTS TO<\/em><\/strong><br>\u25cf Development Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>HOW TO APPLY<br><\/em><\/strong>We\u2019d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to<br>jobs@empowermissouri.org. Be sure to include \u201cDevelopment Intern\u201d in the subject<br>line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are due by <strong>May 15, 2026. <\/strong>The internship will start in late August\/early September<br>and run through December 2026, with the possibility of continuing through Spring 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Development-Intern-Position-Description_Fall-2026-1.pdf\/\" style=\"background-color:#fcd116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download as a PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PurposeThe Development Intern will work alongside Empower Missouri&#8217;s Development team to support\u00a0fundraising efforts that sustain and grow the organization&#8217;s impact across the state. 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