Fundraising and Outreach Intern

Democracy Now! Internships are paid, 20-hour per week, temporary work placements to help students, people early in their careers and career changers gain entry-level skills and experience in the fields of archiving and fundraising in a non-profit setting. Find out more about the Internship Program.

Overview

Democracy Now!’s Fundraising and Outreach Internship is an exciting opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of non-profit fundraising in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. The Development Department is responsible for planning and implementing the fundraising goals of Democracy Now!, as well as promoting Democracy Now! to a broad public audience. Interns work closely with Democracy Now! fundraising staff to interact with and steward donors and respond to viewers and listeners. Participants are also responsible for entry-level tasks that are both essential to the healthy functioning of the development department and help prepare them for full-time jobs in non-profit fundraising.

Session Dates

• September 2026 – June 2027

Activities

• Engage with Democracy Now! audience members and donors via email and telephone
• Enter gift data and maintain donor relationship information in CiviCRM database
• Fulfill donor thank you gift requests
• Assist with donor and prospect research
• Assist with producing development communications
• Support the development team in the planning and execution of special events
• Help to plan and coordinate volunteer activities
• Represent Democracy Now! at local or on-site events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Democracy Now! and commitment to its mission
• Authorization to work in the US
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Familiarity with MS Word and Excel or Google Workspace a plus
• Attention to detail and strong customer service skills a plus

Compensation

• $21 per hour

To Apply

Applications must be received no later than July 17, 2026. To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following:

• A complete chronological resume
• A brief cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from the internship

We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.

Other Information

• This is a temporary, part-time, in-person position based in New York City.

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.

No phone calls, please.