Cheekwood · 9 hours ago
Development Intern - Summer 2026
Nashville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCheekwood is a renowned botanical garden, arboretum, and museum located in Nashville. They are seeking a Development Intern to assist in fundraising and administration efforts within their Development Team, providing exposure to various aspects of donor relations and event management.
ArtMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Audit Cheekwood’s Tribute and Memorial Gifts Program to determine the status of current gifts and identify new gift opportunities
Assist with in-person summer events including, but not limited to, event preparation, RSVP tracking, and event set-up & breakdown
Support donor stewardship by making monthly thank-you phone calls and/or sending thank-you emails
Contribute to the design and editing of Donor Proposals and Impact Reports using Canva
Assist with Prospect Research and Data Analytics to help identify potential new Cheekwood supporters
Assist with administrative tasks and duties for the Development Department including, but not limited to, mailing efforts for event invitations & donation acknowledgment letters, purchasing supplies, managing design and printing deadlines, and tracking expenses with careful attention to detail
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior at the undergraduate level, or recent graduate from an accredited university
Area of Study: Art History, Business, English, History, Non-Profit Management, Donor Relations, or related field
15 hours/week for 12 weeks (June 1 - August 21, 2026)
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with their resume, and a list of 3 references, at least one academic
Benefits
Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts, classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.
Company
Cheekwood
Cheekwood is a botanical garden and art museum.
Founded in 1929
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jane O. MacLeod
President and CEO
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