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Supports the Foundation’s Office of the General Counsel with legal research, memorandum and policy drafting, grant agreements, contract review, and interactions with Foundation staff. The intern may work on tax-exempt, corporate, intellectual property, anti-terrorist financing, international, and regulatory matters while gaining exposure to nonprofit philanthropy and international grantmaking.

Supports the Finance Controller’s Office with operational accounting projects across investment accounting, tax, accounts payable, grants accounting, and payroll. Uses AI and data analysis tools to identify trends and anomalies, build dashboards and reporting tools, assist with reconciliations and audits, and improve financial processes.

Supports the Grants Management department through philanthropic-sector research, qualitative analysis of stakeholder feedback, communications development, meeting documentation, action-item tracking, and special projects. The intern will help identify trends, improve grantmaking practices, synthesize data, and complete administrative tasks while managing multiple projects in a hybrid Chicago-based environment.

Summer 2027 Investments Office internship supporting a $10 billion foundation portfolio. Responsibilities include investment manager due diligence, portfolio and company analysis, market research, financial modeling, operational support, and developing AI-enabled tools and workflows. The intern will attend investment manager meetings, contribute to department projects, complete a summer-long project, and present findings. The role requires analytical ability, communication skills, Excel proficiency, and interest in institutional investing.

Supports records, information, archives, and knowledge-management projects through discovery, assessment, documentation, and research. The intern may review archival materials, assess systems, document methodologies and findings, support intranet and library activities, assist with records retention, and research peer-foundation practices. The role requires careful handling of confidential information, clear communication, Excel proficiency, physical materials handling, and graduate enrollment with plans to return to school.

Supports the Journalism and Media program by reviewing grant proposals, analyzing grantee work, researching journalism and media trends, attending and planning events, organizing internal learning opportunities, and assisting with social media strategy. The intern will collaborate with prospective and current grantees and contribute written and verbal analysis in a hybrid Chicago-based environment.

Supports financial planning and analysis through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, dashboard development, financial modeling, and expense and trend analysis. The intern will assist with month-end close reporting automation, scenario planning, grantmaking operations research, and ad hoc analyses for department leaders. The role requires strong Excel and analytical skills, attention to detail, data management abilities, and clear presentation and writing skills.

Supports the Impact Investments team with market and landscape assessments, investment pipeline development, portfolio management initiatives, special projects, strategy advancement, and networking. The intern gains exposure to investment strategy, due diligence, execution, and portfolio management while contributing to social, environmental, and economic impact analysis.

The Equity Office Intern will support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through research, program assessment, event planning, employee learning opportunities, and values-driven departmental projects. The intern will collaborate with the Equity Team, Ombuds resource, affinity groups, and the Just Imperative Committee to recommend improvements and support programming. The role is hybrid in Chicago and requires students to return to school after the internship.

Supports research into how philanthropy can advance young people's well-being, voice, and agency. Responsibilities include conducting and synthesizing research, preparing strategy briefs, analyzing grant recipients, supporting stakeholder engagement, contributing to planning and communications, and presenting a final project. The intern will participate in team meetings, learning opportunities, mentorship, and short-term research activities.