Development (Fundraising) Intern

**Development (Fundraising) Intern

Rescue Mission | Unpaid in-person Internship Opportunity** Join the Rescue Mission as a Development Intern and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising while helping provide housing, meals, and essential services to individuals and families in need throughout our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with donor communications, outreach, and engagement.
• Support fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship.
• Assist with planning and execution of 2027 Rescue Mission events, including:
• Syracuse Mets 50/50 Raffle – Syracuse Mets home games
• Ride & Run for the Rescue – July 2027
• Mission Possible Golf Tournament – August 2027
• Hope Awards Gala – November 2027
• Movie with a Mission – December 2027
• Assist with donor database/CRM updates and administrative tasks.
• Help prepare event materials, sponsorship information, correspondence, and other development projects.
• Follow the Rescue Mission’s Vision and Mission Statements and maintain a safety-first approach.

Skills You’ll Build

• Donor relationship management and CRM/database experience
• Event planning and logistics coordination
• Fundraising strategy and development campaigns
• Professional communication and networking
• Donor stewardship and engagement
• Project management and organization
• Nonprofit operations and cross-department collaboration
• Professional development through mentorship and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in fundraising, nonprofit management, event planning, communications, or a related field preferred.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS Location : Rescue Mission – Syracuse, NY

Schedule : 10–20 hours per week, in person

Length : 3–6 months, semester-based

Scheduling : Flexible Monday–Friday, coordinated around academic commitments

Compensation : Unpaid internship

Put your skills into action while making a difference in our community.