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Indiana University Foundation · 3 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Daniel C. Smith Philanthropy and Fundraising Internship Program

1500 E State Rd 46 Bypass, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Indiana University Foundation is seeking mission-driven, collaborative, and passionate students for the Daniel C. Smith Philanthropy and Fundraising Internship Program. This paid, full-time internship offers hands-on fundraising experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to university advancement operations, allowing interns to contribute to live projects and engage in learning opportunities within the field of philanthropy.

CharityNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

As an intern with the IU Foundation, you’ll have an interactive opportunity in philanthropy at Indiana University

Our experts will guide you through a hands-on experience within the fundraising process, from how a donor’s gift can transform into life-changing research, scholarships, and other higher education advancements

You’ll be able to see how philanthropic efforts can come to fruition throughout your internship experience with fun, engaging activities both within the community and your cohort

You will be matched with a “host unit” based on skills and interests, allowing direct supervision and mentorship by a frontline fundraiser at the university

As an intern, you are integrated into your individual host unit teams, working on contributing to live projects such as supporting donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising strategy, and can network with the IU Foundation’s professional staff and the rest of the intern cohort

You’ll engage in a structured learning series led by IU Foundation and development leadership

You will learn the IU Way of Fundraising—the people, processes, infrastructure, and strategy that guide the shared approach to fundraising at Indiana University

Build relationships with development leaders, frontline fundraisers and advancement professionals at IU through the learning experience, unit projects and individual connections

You have the ability to explore the wide array of professional roles in development to see how work gets done at IU and where your professional interest lies

You will be able to attend signature events and learn about how donor societies operate

Interns attend dean’s advisory meetings, frequently attend development staff meetings, and gain exposure to annual giving, annual fund, stewardship opportunities, and more

Qualification

FundraisingPhilanthropyMicrosoft SuiteInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCreativityInitiativeProject management

Required

Interest in a career in fundraising and philanthropy

High level of professionalism

Excellent interpersonal skills

Initiative, drive, and creativity

Ability to work on multiple projects at once

Experience with Microsoft Suite

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students

Preferred

Demonstrated involvement in philanthropic activities

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Benefits

Food truck lunches

Holiday gatherings

Costume contests

Free snacks

IU spirit-wear Fridays

Mental health offerings

Activities

Company

Indiana University Foundation

Indiana University Foundation is a fundraising organization that supports Indiana University. It is a sub-organization of Indiana University Bloomington.

Founded in 1936