Development Intern en New Hope of Indiana

We are looking for a highly self-motivated Development Intern for Spring 2026 at New Hope of Indiana to support our development initiatives. You will work part-time (10-15 hours a week) for the Spring 2026 semester. Pay is $14/hour.

Students pursuing degrees in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Communications, or Public Affairs are ideal candidates. Still, internships in this department can be tailored to match various academic and career interests.

About Us:

For over 47 years, New Hope of Indiana has been committed to supporting individuals and families, encouraging them to live their most independent, fulfilling lives. We actively support individuals with disabilities through compassionate, comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy for human dignity. We’ve been voted a Top Workplace by IndyStar for the last 7 years in a row and we truly care about our associates at New Hope.

About the Job:

The intern will focus on development projects, including, but not limited to: securing auction items for our Silver Cup Celebration event, securing sponsorships, and donor stewardship.

What You Will Do – Development Intern:

• Secure silent auction items and sponsorships for the Silver Cup Celebration event.
• Enter and maintain data in New Hope’s donor database, Network for Good.
• Prepare stewardship and correspondence including but not limited to mass email and mailing campaigns.
• Assist the management of donor stewardship projects.
• Assist the planning of fundraising and donor appreciation events.
• Represent New Hope in a professional manner that is consistent with our mission.

Benefits of Being a New Hope Intern:

Our organization will provide you with immeasurable hands-on leadership, communications, and administrative experience that will deeply broaden your knowledge and skills in a nonprofit environment. In addition to the following:

You will work with dedicated staff and volunteers-about 20% of us have been here 5 years or more!
You will have a flexible schedule
You will be provided with opportunities to network with community organizations, businesses, universities, and government organizations

What Qualifications Do I Need to be a New Hope Intern?

You need to be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs
You will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
You will be detail oriented and be able to proactively meet deadlines

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

New Hope of Indiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.