The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to battlefield preservation and education, seeks an enthusiastic intern to support the Development Department in its fundraising efforts.  This position is a part-time, in-office role with occasional remote work options in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.  This internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-graduates.  Individuals with an interest in fundraising and/or the non-profit sector are highly encouraged to apply.

The Development Intern plays a crucial role in:

• Conducting prospective donor research that informs philanthropic giving portfolios;
• Major donor, planned giving, and institutional giving mailings, data collection, and member management;
• Contributing to direct mail and digital donor stewardship efforts across multiple giving societies;
• Using, maintaining and updating EveryAction donor database (previous database experience not required);
• Editing and proofreading donor correspondence, appeal and gift acknowledgment emails, proposals, and other materials;
• Supporting Events staff with digital and/or in-person event planning and management;
• Performing general administrative duties as needed, including digital filing, data entry, mailings, and customer assistance, among other tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative group settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• A passion for history, conservation, historic preservation, and the American Battlefield Trust’s mission

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