Nonprofit Development & Fundraising

Rotation 02Q1

Interns research funding opportunities, document prospects, and support the development work that connects mission to resources.

Rotation Snapshot

Weeks 1–2
Orientation
Development priorities, funder landscape, and records practice.
Weeks 3–6
Applied Contribution
Prospect research and documentation of funding opportunities.
Weeks 7–10
Independent Work
Greater ownership of assigned work, with review.
Weeks 11–12
Delivery & Review
Prospect summaries, engagement materials, and quality review.

Relevant Areas of Study & Ambition

Nonprofit Management
Business
Finance
Communications
Public Administration
International Development
Community Development

Areas of interest, not required majors.

What Interns Explore

How mission, programs, and funding intersect
Institutional, foundation, and individual funding
Prospect research methods and qualification criteria
Development communications and donor language

What Interns Do

Research and qualify prospective funders and partners
Document opportunities and deadlines
Maintain accurate prospect and opportunity records
Draft development and engagement materials

Typical Outputs

Prospect profiles
Funding opportunity summaries
Grant trackers
Draft engagement materials

Rotation Outcomes

By completion, interns should be better prepared to:

Conduct structured research with verifiable sources
Keep records others can rely on
Write clearly for institutional and donor audiences
Manage deadlines across several open opportunities

Who Should Consider This Rotation?

Suited to organized, detail-careful people curious about how organizations resource their mission — with ambitions in nonprofit management, development, or finance.

Applicants are not expected to arrive as experts. Selection considers preparedness, commitment, demonstrated interest, reliability, and follow-through.

Learn more and apply — resources.tomabarre.org/applications/internships

“Come prepared to contribute. Leave knowing what you are capable of.”