KIP Spring 2027 - Development and Fundraising Intern - Atlas Network

Stand Together
Arlington, VA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mission-driven individuals with strong organizational skills working in the nonprofit sector. The role emphasizes in-person collaboration and data management in the U.S. policy advocacy domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who are mission-aligned with free market advocacy and thrive in data-centric nonprofit environments
    — “Interest in Atlas Network’s mission and international issues”
  • Individuals with experience in donor management or CRM systems who can work independently and meet deadlines
    — “Experience with CRM databases like Salesforce, is strongly preferred, but not required”
  • Those who can balance multiple projects and maintain professional communication across channels
    — “Ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program
    — “Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States”
  • The role requires regular in-office presence in Arlington, Virginia, despite flexible work from home options
    — “Preference to applicants who can regularly be in the Arlington Virginia office”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage donor data and align it with organizational mission in your resume
    — “Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the database”
  • Showcase experience with donor communication tools or materials in your application
    — “Assist in developing new and creative materials for potential and existing donors”
  • Emphasize your initiative and ability to work independently in your interview responses
    — “Demonstrates initiative and motivation”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Conduct research for current and prospective donors
  • Maintain database accuracy
  • Support fundraising events
Typical background
Undergraduate/graduate/law students or recent graduates

Skills & requirements

Required

CRM DatabasesGoogle SuiteData IntegrityDonation AcknowledgementsFundraising EventsDonor JourneysAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject Management

Preferred

SalesforceInitiative And MotivationProfessional DemeanorAbility To Work IndependentlyData And Deadline DrivenInterest In Atlas Network’s Mission And International Issues

Stack & domain

SpreadsheetsGoogle SuiteCRM Databases Like SalesforceInitiativeMotivationVerbal And Written Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Meet Tight DeadlinesAttention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Work With Little SupervisionData And Deadline Driven

About the role

Original posting from Stand Together via Lever

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!

Atlas Network is seeking a Development Intern to help our fundraising team. This position will report directly to the Donor Operations Manager and work closely with other departments to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. Atlas Network is a nonprofit that supports free market organizations (think tanks) and individuals across the globe with the potential to champion our vision of a free, prosperous, and peaceful society.

The Development Intern will be an integral part of Atlas Network’s development department, assisting with various day-to-day activities and maintaining the integrity of our internal records and database. This position provides the opportunity to work on several high-priority projects. The ideal candidate should be organized, have excellent written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and an affinity for Atlas Network’s mission.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Conduct research as needed for current and prospective donors, maintaining a high level of data integrity within our database

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the database by ensuring all information is kept current and up-to-date

Assist the team in preparing donation acknowledgements, letters, and reports for donors

Provide support to the Major Gifts Officer and Director of Donor Engagement for fundraising events, donor journeys, and other projects

Assist in developing new and creative materials for potential and existing donors

Requirements:

Proficiency with spreadsheets and other programs in Google Suite

Experience with CRM databases like Salesforce, is strongly preferred, but not required

Demonstrates initiative and motivation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor, in person, on the phone or via email

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects

Ability to work independently, with little supervision

Data and deadline driven, with attention to detail

Interest in Atlas Network’s mission and international issues

A positive attitude!

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Atlas Network interns are able to participate in a variety of professional development programs.

Internship Details: 

Preference to applicants who can regularly be in the Arlington Virginia office

Position is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule

Compensation:

Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants. 

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Source: Stand Together careers (Lever)

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