Development Intern

Everytown for Gun Safety is seeking an intern to join the Development Team. The Development Team leads Everytown’s major donor fundraising program. The intern position will provide support to the Development Team by conducting prospect research and updating the database. They will also help prepare materials for fundraising meetings and events and track notes about donor interactions. The Development Team Intern position will report to the Development Associate and work closely with other members of the Development Team and the Office of the President. This

position is based at Everytown’s New York office.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Development Intern will include:

• Prospecting and researching ideas for potential donors
• Managing and updating the donor database
• Assisting in preparing materials for donor meetings and events, including writing briefings and background memos
• Tracking follow-up and meeting notes in the donor database
• Providing administrative support for donor events, including tracking attendees and RSVPs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Student interested in nonprofit work preferred
• Knowledge of NGP database is a plus, but not required
• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Ability to complete tasks and communicate clearly while working in a hybrid environment
• Passion for Everytown’s mission of preventing gun violence in America

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter that addresses the following questions:

1. What compels you to work on gun violence prevention?

2. What skills do you hope to improve throughout this internship?

The minimum pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation with nearly ten million supporters, including parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and Americans fighting for common sense gun safety. Through victories in Congress, statehouses, corporate America, the courts, and town halls across the country, Everytown is helping change how Americans think about this public health threat. At the core of Everytown is Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and Students Demand Action. Learn more at everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.

Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values