Development Grants Intern
ppmw· Development
About this role
The Development Intern will receive a thorough understanding of the development and fundraising processes, including the identification, qualification, cultivation and stewardship of funders, donor research, reporting, and donor acknowledgment.
Requirements
- Conduct targeted research to identify at least 20 new prospective foundation donors aligned with our mission and funding priorities
- Identify and present a minimum of 10 new, actionable grant opportunities for organizational pursuit
- Research meaningful profile data for existing donors (e.g., funding priorities, key contacts, geographic focus, and re: grants - past giving cycles)
- Develop concise donor briefs and opportunity summaries to support cultivation and proposal development
- Support the development team with research insights to inform cultivation
- Draft Development emails for recurring donation cancellations
- Working in tandem with Communications, develop marketing and social media strategies and emails to attract donors
- Prepare workplace giving reports for entry
- Prospect donor research
- Help with donor acknowledgment process and Liberty Circle stewardship mailings
- Support during development-led events
- Provide additional support to development team members when needed and appropriate
- 20+ qualified new foundation prospects added to the pipeline
- 10+ vetted grant opportunities ready for consideration or submission
- Improved completeness and usability of donor database records (measured by updated profiles and added strategic data points)
- Timely delivery of research summaries and donor briefs to support active fundraising efforts
- This role will provide critical capacity to ensure we are proactively identifying and pursuing funding while strengthening our long-term donor strategy and donor data base in other ways.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Performance Metrics
Qualifications
- College student or fresh graduate, interested in development, fundraising, events, or reproductive health, rights, and justice
- Knowledge of and a strong commitment to reproductive health and rights, as well as PPMW’s mission and goals
- Able to commit a minimum of 25 hours per week (during PPMW’s business hours)
- Excellent written and oral communication, organizational skills
- Experience with fundraising, events, or conducting research is a plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Development Grants Intern role at ppmw?
The listed salary for this Development Grants Intern position at ppmw is USD 18–21. This is an Interns role.
Where is the Development Grants Intern position at ppmw located?
This Development Grants Intern role at ppmw is based in Washington D.C. Metro Area. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Development Grants Intern role at ppmw full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Interns position. It is posted as a Development Grants Intern role in the Development department at ppmw.
Which team or department does the Development Grants Intern at ppmw belong to?
This Development Grants Intern position is part of the Development department at ppmw. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Development Grants Intern position at ppmw?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to ppmw's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Development Grants Intern job at ppmw posted?
This Development Grants Intern position at ppmw was posted on Sep 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Development Grants Intern
ppmw · 💰 USD 18–21
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