Intern, Fundraising (Fall 2026)

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22182, Vienna, VA, USA
In-Office
13-13 Hourly
Internship
Events • Music • News + Entertainment • Social Impact
The Role
Part-time fundraising internship supporting major gift and planned giving teams. Duties include preparing stewardship and cultivation events, researching prospects, managing donor database, producing donor communications and members-only website content, preparing personalized gifts, and processing gift receipts and acknowledgements.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after August 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.


EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)


PAY RATE: $12.77/hour


POSITION DESCRIPTION: Be an integral part of Wolf Trap’s fundraising department, working closely with the major gift and planned giving teams. You will participate in stewardship and cultivation events, assist with major gift solicitation strategy, and execution of personalized donor stewardship. 

  • Assist with preparation for cultivation and stewardship events for major donors, board members, and legacy donors
  • Research prospective funders
  • Manage donor and prospect information in donor database
  • Produce content for donor communication and My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website
  • Assist with preparation of personalized gifts for major donors
  • Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
  • Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative

For additional information, contact [email protected] with questions.

Qualifications

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

  • Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
  • Graduate students
  • Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
  • Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
  • International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
  • Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
  • Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
  • Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. 


Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check. 

Skills Required

  • Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
  • Experience with Raiser's Edge
  • Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
  • Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
  • Graduate students
  • Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
  • Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
  • International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
  • Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of employment
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment
  • Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach; lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently
  • Successful background check required
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What We Do

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts brings world-class performances to the Washington, DC region and delivers impactful arts education programs nationwide. Its mission is to present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants, aiming to inspire and support the next generation of performers, patrons, and educators.

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