Fundraising Intern

Position Summary

Hourly Rate: $18.40 per hour

Start Date: October 2026 - December 2026

Location: Washington D.C. area preferred but will consider candidates who are remote within the U.S. (EST) within a state we are registered to hire in.

Background/ Anera Summary:

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

Objective of the Internship

The Fundraising Intern will provide administrative support to the fundraising department as well as the communications team (if the need arises). They will primarily assist with donor stewardship and help streamline different fundraising processes. The Fundraising Intern will gain knowledge of best practices in the fundraising/NGO sector to prepare them for future career opportunities.

Scope of Internship

The Fundraising Intern will operate within the fundraising department, providing assistance to the communications team if needed.

Key Deliverables

The Fundraising Intern will conduct donor research for Anera’s gift officers. They will write informative and impactful communication materials to be shared with Anera’s donor community. The Fundraising Intern will also create spreadsheets and documents summarizing contributions, donor research, and additional information from the annual dinner for the fundraising team.

Timeframe and Reporting

The Fundraising Intern will report directly to Jainelle Blenhyne-Gaillard for the duration of Winter 2026. Start and end dates are flexible.

Qualifications

• Be a junior or above in college, preference on writing and research-base majors (English, History, Political Science, International Development, or applicable major)
• Research writing, and editing skills
• Knowledge of Google Apps (Drive, Calendar, Docs, etc.)
• Database experience a plus
• Ability to use Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus

Our values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.

Anera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.