Art and Wellness Enterprises · 1 day ago
2026 Donor Relations Intern: Co-Op Model
Bentonville, AR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$13/hr - $14/hr
Start in 2026 SpringCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit charitable organization that celebrates the American spirit through art. The Donor Relations Intern will support the Development team by fostering donor engagement, coordinating events, and assisting with donor relations activities.
Executive Office
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with the Donor and Museum Relations Manager ensure donors and membership experience by learning how to:
Create high-quality interactions with the organizations high level donors
Foster long-term engagement and investment in the museum's mission of welcoming all
Learn how to coordinate and oversee a highly detailed group tours program
Learn and assist in coordinating high level donor events planning for the travel program, creating guest itineraries, scheduling tours, and other responsibilities
Learn Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary’s museum collection
Learn CRM database system Tessitura
Connect with museum departments to learn how to facilitate museum collection tours
Assist in creation of travel schedules that coincide with museum destinations of interest and offers special access opportunities to patrons
Build internal and external relationships
Work with partnering institutions, auction houses, galleries, and supporters to assist in the coordination details for thoughtfully planned trips and experiences
Attend site visits to destinations to ensure program standards, meeting with representatives from transportation companies, hotels, restaurants, and others as needed
Learn and create itineraries that include related materials (i.e., biographies, maps, surveys, etc.) for the travel program
If scheduled, attend Director's Receptions and sponsor events
Work closely with the Special Events and Culinary departments to ensure optimum quality
Work closely with the Development team to create and implement stewardship and cultivation strategies for the purpose of increasing donor retention and development revenue
Qualification
Required
Willingness to learn creation and implementation of donor-centric stewardship and cultivation strategies
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Dependable, punctual, and ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
Must have strong writing and editing skills
Must have confidence interacting with staff at a variety of levels, as well as donors
Because intern may interact with sensitive personal information, a high level of professionalism and discretion are a must
A background check is required
Cover Letter
Resume
Preferred
Experience in performing administrative work preferred
Company
Art and Wellness Enterprises
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is a professional services organization supporting non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard "Rick" Hosley
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
Paige Francis
Chief Information Officer
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