Summer Fundraising Intern

Summer Fundraising Intern Guideship is a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to creating career pathways for underserved communities through mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, workforce readiness training, and cybersecurity education. The Summer Fundraising & Nonprofit Development Intern will work directly with executive leadership to establish the nonprofit infrastructure required for sustainable growth. A primary objective is preparing the documentation, research, and supporting materials necessary to obtain IRS 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt status through Form 1023. Primary Objectives Prepare the IRS Form 1023 application package. Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Create a nonprofit business plan and sustainability roadmap. Build a grant, donor, and corporate sponsorship pipeline. Support advisory board development and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Research IRS requirements and prepare Form 1023 supporting documentation. Draft organizational narratives, program descriptions, and impact statements. Develop grant pipelines and funding calendars. Research foundations, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic donors. Create fundraising materials, presentations, and sponsorship packages. Support recruitment of fundraising advisory board members. Develop strategic recommendations for organizational growth. Requirements / Qualifications Recent graduate in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity Policy, or a related discipline. 1+ year fundraising experience. Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills required. Required Deliverables IRS Form 1023 application package ready for executive review. Three‑year operating budget and financial projections. Guideship Business Plan. Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy. Grant Opportunity Pipeline and Funding Calendar. Corporate Sponsorship Strategy. Advisory Board Recruitment Plan. Executive Presentation. Learning Opportunities Direct mentorship from executive leadership. Exposure to federal grants and nonprofit formation. Fundraising strategy development. Networking with industry, government, and nonprofit leaders. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with company‑paid deductible. Paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401(k) plan. Tuition/professional development reimbursement. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Dependent Care Account (DCA) options. IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr