ACLU-NC Development Intern
Durham, NC
Internship
Student (College)
Career Opportunity: Development Intern
Term: Fall, September 22nd – November 21st, 2025
Location: Durham, NC
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Part-time
Compensation: $15-20/hr.
Deadline Date: August 18th, 2025
The Opportunity
Development, or fundraising, is about building and mobilizing resources to power change. It’s how movements sustain themselves, how organizations remain accountable to their communities, and how bold ideas become real-world impact. At the ACLU of NC, our development work centers community, uplifts stories, and helps connect supporters to the issues they care about most. The ACLU-NC Development department is seeking a part-time intern to play a key role in supporting fundraising and donor engagement efforts during a milestone moment, our 60th anniversary year. Reporting to the Development Director, the intern will assist with a variety of projects that fuel our work to advance civil liberties and civil rights across the state.
This fall, the intern will help prepare for and support our 60th anniversary events, including our main fundraising event which will gather over 300 community members in Durham this November. Event-related responsibilities may include coordinating with event sponsors, supporting outreach to guests and community partners, and assisting with logistics and day-of support.
The intern will support donor prospecting and stewardship by researching potential individual and foundation supporters, assisting with year-end fundraising efforts, and helping with donor thank-you communications. Additional skills gained through this internship include introductory grant writing, knowledge management and database maintenance, donor communications, and development operations. Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, there may also be opportunities to take on special projects.
Ideal Qualities and Skills
We’re looking for someone who:
The ACLU-NC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
Term: Fall, September 22nd – November 21st, 2025
Location: Durham, NC
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Part-time
Compensation: $15-20/hr.
Deadline Date: August 18th, 2025
The Opportunity
Development, or fundraising, is about building and mobilizing resources to power change. It’s how movements sustain themselves, how organizations remain accountable to their communities, and how bold ideas become real-world impact. At the ACLU of NC, our development work centers community, uplifts stories, and helps connect supporters to the issues they care about most. The ACLU-NC Development department is seeking a part-time intern to play a key role in supporting fundraising and donor engagement efforts during a milestone moment, our 60th anniversary year. Reporting to the Development Director, the intern will assist with a variety of projects that fuel our work to advance civil liberties and civil rights across the state.
This fall, the intern will help prepare for and support our 60th anniversary events, including our main fundraising event which will gather over 300 community members in Durham this November. Event-related responsibilities may include coordinating with event sponsors, supporting outreach to guests and community partners, and assisting with logistics and day-of support.
The intern will support donor prospecting and stewardship by researching potential individual and foundation supporters, assisting with year-end fundraising efforts, and helping with donor thank-you communications. Additional skills gained through this internship include introductory grant writing, knowledge management and database maintenance, donor communications, and development operations. Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, there may also be opportunities to take on special projects.
Ideal Qualities and Skills
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a strong written and verbal communicator
- Is reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to follow through on tasks independently
- Is a creative problem-solver who is comfortable asking questions
- Is comfortable conducting research online (e.g., reviewing public bios, news coverage, and foundation websites)
- Has at least 2 years of undergraduate level education
- Can commit 10 hours per week (specific schedule will be based on intern’s availability)
- Is based in the Triangle area, with reliable transportation to come into our Durham office approximately once per week
- Has passion for social justice and civil rights
- Is excited to learn about nonprofit development and fundraising strategy
- Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, management, and development
- Professional experience in event fundraising, including planning, outreach, and execution for a major community event
- Exposure to donor stewardship, prospect research, and the role of fundraising in advancing social justice
- Opportunities to build relationship and communication skills while connecting with leaders in North Carolina’s nonprofit community
- An introduction to the American Civil Liberties Union and a chance to be part of the fight for civil rights and liberties across our state
Compensation
The salary range for the Development Intern is $15-20 per hour, subject to applicable income tax. This position is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The ACLU-NC/LF is a unionized employer. The Development Intern is a temporary position and is not part of the union bargaining unit.To Apply
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter that explains your specific interest in the Development internship with the ACLU-NC. Applications may be submitted via this link ACLU-NC Development Intern - American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina - Career Page and should include all materials outlined above. Please note that we will only be able to follow up with those candidates under consideration. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until August 18th, 2025.The ACLU-NC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
The ACLU-NC and the ACLU-NCLF is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
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