{"id":16146,"date":"2026-10-16T12:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/?p=16146"},"modified":"2026-10-16T12:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:42:32","slug":"were-hiring-a-development-intern-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermissouri.org\/es\/were-hiring-a-development-intern-2\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re Hiring a Development Intern!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16146\" class=\"elementor elementor-16146\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d27893c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d27893c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3672f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3672f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Prop\u00f3sito<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Development Intern will work alongside Empower Missouri\u2019s Development team to support fundraising efforts that sustain and grow the organization\u2019s impact across the state. Our work focuses on building strong relationships with donors and partners who make our advocacy possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this role, you\u2019ll contribute to donor stewardship, prospect research, data tracking, fundraising campaigns, and event support. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and learning how development work supports social justice advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What You\u2019ll Do<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Support donor stewardship by drafting thank-you letters, emails, and notes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Help maintain and update donor records in the EveryAction CRM database<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Conduct research on potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Assist with planning and logistics for fundraising campaigns and appeals <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Help create donor acknowledgment and recognition materials<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Support donor and fundraising events, including invitations, registrations, and follow-up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Assist with pulling and organizing monthly development metrics and reports<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Provide general administrative support to the Advancement team as needed<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What We\u2019re Looking For<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf An interest in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or donor relations<br \/>\u25cf Commitment to social justice and 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<\/p>\n<p><br \/>Students studying nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public administration, or a related field\u2014especially those in their third or fourth year\u2014may find this role a strong fit.<\/p>\n<p><b>Time Commitment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf 15 hours per week (flexible schedule).<br \/>\u25cf Availability for some meetings between 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.<br \/>\u25cf This is a remote position open to candidates located in Missouri. Some travel may be required to support in-person events or donor engagement activities in Mid-Missouri.<\/p>\n<p><b>Compensaci\u00f3n<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15.00\/hour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reports To<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>HOW TO APPLY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please send your resume and one writing sample to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jobs@empowermissouri.org\"><b>jobs@empowermissouri.org<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be sure to include \u201cDevelopment Intern\u201d in the subject line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing samples can include a donor letter, newsletter article, marketing email, or a school assignment. If you don\u2019t have one, you\u2019re welcome to draft a short email encouraging support for Empower Missouri on Giving Tuesday. Your submission will only be used for the hiring process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are due by <\/span><b>November 20, 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The internship will start in <\/span><b>January 2027<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and run through May 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose The Development Intern will work alongside Empower Missouri\u2019s Development team to support fundraising efforts that sustain and grow the organization\u2019s impact across the state. Our work focuses on building strong relationships with donors and partners who make our advocacy possible. 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