Art21 is seeking a Development Intern to work from the week of May 18 to that of August 3, 2026. The deadline to apply is May 1st.Art21’s Development Intern will work closely with the development team on various projects related to the organization\'s fundraising activities. Primary activities for the Spring/Summer 2026 internship will include database organization and maintenance, as well as donor and funder research. In addition, the intern will gain experience developing proposals for individuals and foundations, grant reports, and supporting donor stewardship initiatives. Suited for graduate students and above, applicants must hold an undergraduate degree by the start of the internship. Applicants should have strong writing and research skills and a high attention to detail. Applicants should be detail-oriented, organized, motivated, and self-directed. Knowledge of contemporary art and familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT (or other CRM) are preferred.An excellent learning opportunity, the Art21 Development Internship will provide training and experience to individuals seeking to learn more about fundraising at an arts non-profit organization.Required skills:Excellent verbal and written communicationExcellent research skillsHighly organized Have the willingness to work with data for long periods of timeAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesExperience with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) or equivalent word processing softwareInterns are asked to commit to working 2 days per week (16 hours), remotely and in person. Applicants should be prepared to provide their own computer, equipped with video conferencing capabilities, for the duration of the internship. They must also provide proof of vaccination and be available to come into the office regularly (exact scheduling tbd).
