Development & Special Events Intern

The Development & Special Events Intern will play a meaningful, hands-on role in supporting SFIA's fundraising, donor engagement, and community events during a pivotal season of growth. This internship offers real-world experience across grant research, donor communications, event logistics, and nonprofit operations — all in service of a mission that changes lives.

This is a hybrid position. Remote work is supported for research and administrative tasks; attendance on-site is required for all events, outreach activities, and community engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Grant Support

• Research grant opportunities aligned with SFIA's programs and mission priorities
• Assist with drafting grant applications, letters of inquiry, and funder reports
• Maintain a grant calendar and track submission deadlines and reporting requirements
• Help organize donor records and acknowledgment correspondence

Special Events

• Support logistics planning for SFIA's One-Year Anniversary Event (October 17, 2026), including vendor coordination, volunteer scheduling, and supply management
• Assist with Faith Feeds & Blessing Bag outreach events, including assembly, distribution, and volunteer coordination (on-site required)
• Help create event rundowns, checklists, and post-event reports
• Support setup, registration, and day-of operations at donor and community events

Communications & Marketing

• Draft social media content, newsletters, and event promotions to support fundraising campaigns
• Assist with creating materials for donor outreach and community awareness
• Contribute to maintaining SFIA's brand voice — faith-forward, community-centered, and authentic

General Nonprofit Operations

• Attend weekly check-ins and contribute to team planning discussions
• Provide administrative support as needed across SFIA programs
• Document learnings and assist in building organizational systems and resources

Who We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, or a related field
• Genuine passion for community service and faith-based mission work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks in a remote/hybrid setting
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) or Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working with diverse communities and in community event environments

Preferred (Not Required)

• Prior experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or event coordination
• Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, or social media management tools
• Experience volunteering with faith-based or community service organizations

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, and special events
• A portfolio of real deliverables — grant research, event materials, communications
• Mentorship from SFIA's founding leadership
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization at a milestone moment in its history
• A letter of recommendation and professional reference upon successful completion
• Potential for college credit (intern is responsible for coordinating with their institution)