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TOMA BAṜRE EDUCATION

IMPACT-BASED INTERNSHIPS

Strive • Unite • Build.

Rotation 02 · Rotation Brief

Nonprofit Development & Fundraising

Rotation 02Q1

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

Rotation Snapshot

  1. Weeks 1–2

    Orientation

    Development priorities, funder landscape, and records practice.

  2. Weeks 3–6

    Applied Contribution

    Prospect research and documentation of funding opportunities.

  3. Weeks 7–10

    Independent Work

    Greater ownership of assigned work, with review.

  4. 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.”