Development Jobs in Austin, TX

Development Intern

ASD A Home for Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, stable housing and supportive services for underserved individuals impacted by HIV. Our mission is to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and access to compassionate care within a supportive community.

ASD A Home for Life is seeking a motivated and mission-driven college student to join our Development Department as a Part-Time Development Intern. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and development operations while working closely with the Chief Development Officer.

The Development Intern will play an important role in supporting fundraising initiatives that sustain and grow housing and services for individuals impacted by HIV. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in nonprofit management, philanthropy, communications, public policy, or social impact careers.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, including preparing thank-you letters and donor communications.
• Support donor database management, including gift tracking and record updates.
• Help prepare briefing materials and presentations for donor meetings.

Campaign & Event Support

• Assist with planning and coordination of fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
• Support invitation management, guest tracking, and follow-up communications.
• Help coordinate event materials, logistics, and volunteer support.

Grant & Research Support

• Conduct research on grant opportunities and foundation prospects.
• Assist with gathering program information and supporting materials for grant proposals and reports.

Communications & Impact Storytelling

• Help draft development communications, newsletters, and donor updates.
• Assist with gathering stories and impact data that highlight the organization's mission and programs.

What You Will Gain

This internship provides exposure to key aspects of nonprofit leadership and development, including:

• Fundraising strategy and donor stewardship
• Grant research and foundation relations
• Nonprofit communications and storytelling/ Public relations campaigns
• Event planning and donor engagement
• Development operations and CRM database management

Interns will gain valuable experience working directly with senior nonprofit leadership and contributing to initiatives that directly support housing stability for underserved individuals impacted by HIV.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Strong interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, social justice, or community development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or interest in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, social work, or business.
• Experience with research, writing, or event coordination.
• Passion for community service and social impact.

Schedule & Compensation

• 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule based on academic commitments.
• Compensation: $20/ hr
• Potential for academic credit depending on university requirements.

*** We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application! The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.