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Iowa State University Foundation · 15 hours ago

Development Intern

Ames, Iowa, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Iowa State University Foundation is offering the Robert and Jean Watson Advancement Internship program, which provides a unique opportunity to enhance fundraising knowledge and expertise. The intern will participate in the development officer onboarding and training curriculum, engage with prospective donors, and work closely with foundation staff to refine training processes.

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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Engage and participate in the ISU Foundation’s development officer onboarding and training curriculum

Receive a portfolio of prospective donors to engage with

Track and monitor experience and results with ongoing supervision, guidance, and feedback

Work closely with foundation staff members to refine and improve the existing training and onboarding curriculum

Provide further assistance in designing internal and external processes and practices for use in development officer training, collaboration with the university, and other projects

Qualification

Fundraising knowledgePersuasive communicationRelationship-building skillsTeam orientationSoftware proficiencyProblem-solving skillsMulti-taskingCreativityPositive attitude

Required

Bachelor's degree or appropriate related years of experience. Degree preferred

Ability to achieve ambitious goals. You should have a remarkable track record for leading successful initiatives with measurable results

Savvy relationship-building and leadership skills and be an excellent communicator. You should be articulate and persuasive with diplomacy and tact to represent the foundation to multiple constituents, donors, and campus leadership. You must also have demonstrable skills in persuasive speaking and influencing others

Problem-solving skills and resourcefulness. You can champion donor-centeredness by understanding the desires of the donors and creating simple solutions

Strong team orientation, a dedicated work ethic, and a positive and professional attitude

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives

Ability to use a variety of software applications

Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards

Creativity, patience, a sense of humor and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University's land grant ideals

Company

Iowa State University Foundation

The Iowa State University Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to securing private grants for Iowa State University. It is a sub-organization of Iowa State University.

Founded in 1858