The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. The Chicago Architecture Foundation presents a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy.

The Chicago Architecture Foundation seeks a Development Intern to assist with data management, donor communications, and stewardship and cultivation. This is an unpaid internship. Reporting to the President’s Office, the intern will support staff working with corporate giving and membership, Raiser’s Edge fundraising software, and the execution of development and member-focused marketing campaigns. The intern will be assigned to a mixture of special projects and some core job functions.

Projects and duties may include, but are not limited to:

Data management with The Raiser’s Edge, a leading constituent relationship management system in the fundraising industry

Stewardship with donors, including drafting and processing acknowledgment correspondences

New member-donor acquisition practices

Contributions to the planning and execution of a new member acquisition campaign

Special event registration sales

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Ability to learn and use new database systems and applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel)

Strong interest in development, nonprofits, and the arts

Students undertaking the internship in order to earn college credit preferred

Intern will work 20 hours per week. There is someflexibility with exact start and end dates.

Chicago Architecture Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.