Development Intern - Summer 2026

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 Senior 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. Interns are expected to work 25 hours per week.

Internship Dates: The internship will begin late-May and end early to mid-August.

The minimum pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Development Intern will report to the Senior Development Associate. 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:

• Current college student
• 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?

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE

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

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund 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.

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

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 11 million supporters and more than 700,000 donors, including moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans who are fighting for common-sense gun safety measures that can help save lives. Learn more at www.everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.