Kip Summer 2026 - Development Intern - Independence Institute

Independence Institute

Denver, Colorado, USA
$7,500 or $5,500 stipend; not specified; not speci...
On-site
Database management
Donor cultivation
Grant writing
As a Development intern at Independence Institute, college and/or graduate students gain experience in every facet of fundraising

Job Summary

  • As a Development intern at Independence Institute, college and/or graduate students gain experience in every facet of fundraising.
  • This internship will teach the skills necessary for success in a variety of career fields, from database management to donor cultivation.
  • Projects can include grant and appeal writing, donor cultivation, prospect research, marketing strategy, event planning, donor stewardship, data analysis, and much more.

Matching Summary

As a Development intern at Independence Institute, college and/or graduate students gain experience in every facet of fundraising.

Salary

$7,500 or $5,500 stipend; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • database management
  • donor cultivation
  • grant writing
  • appeal writing
  • prospect research
  • event planning
  • donor stewardship
  • data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • advancing liberty and free society
  • principled approach to problem solving
  • understanding foundational principles of a free society

Key Requirements

  • Eligible candidates geographically located within the U.S.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program
  • Must be available every other Thursday from 1-4 PM ET for virtual professional development training
  • Must be available for the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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