​​Development Records Data & Engagement Intern​

Program/DepartmentOverview

The Planned Giving Departmentis responsible forgrowing EDF’s pipeline of future revenue by raising gifts through donors’ estate and long-term financial plans.PlannedGiftsgenerallyconsistofbequests in wills and trusts,charitable gift annuities,and beneficiary designations in retirement plans orlife insurancepolicies.Theteambuildsrelationshipswithprospectivedonorsand provides themwithinformation about which gifts would bestaccomplishtheirlong-termfinancial and philanthropic goals.

The Catalyst Circle team manages mass-market and one-to-one programs for mid-level EDF donors who annually give $5,000-plus to EDFand represent a growing and significantunrestricted revenue source for EDF.Donors in Catalyst Circle include both individual donors andfoundation/institutional/organization/corporate-baseddonors. Stewardship Officers on the Catalyst Circle teamstrive to qualify each donorat the Catalyst Circle leveland ensure that data and documentation in Salesforcerepresentsdonor wishes, any required reporting / proposals / applications and opportunities for revenue increase and relationship engagementand cultivation.

Overall Function

The internwill support the Catalyst Circle team throughan assessment of the composition and fundraising opportunity of the institutionally oriented donors within EDF’s Catalyst Circle mid-level donor program and prospect audience—including reviews of donor profiles and giving histories, maintenance and updating of records, and more.This position will also support the Planned Giving team across a range of donor engagement, data,marketingand administrative projects that will provide valuable exposure to formal donor communications, fundraising operations, and database management. Projects include assisting with donor trend analysis, supportingLoyalDonor Program and Legacy Match Challenge work and helping organize a training resources library. Other tasks would include preparation of estate acknowledgment letters, editing the General Support Report, performing basic database maintenance, and more.

Theinternship will providepracticaldevelopment experience,fostering skills that arehighly valued bynonprofits andNGOs in any field.The intern will report toone of the two Stewardship Officers on the Catalyst Circle team withadditionaltraining and mentoring by theManagerof Donor Relationswithin the Planned Giving team.

KeyResponsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct analysis on estates, planned giving donors,the new Loyal Donor Program, and institutionally oriented donor portfolio (0-24 monthdonors).
• Send correspondence, postcards and welcome packages to planned giving donors and estate representatives.
• Research demographics ofLoyalDonor group and create a summary report.
• Compile a library of planned giving training resources.
• Support outreach and stewardship ofinstitutionallyoriented donor portfolio, including thank you notes, confirming points of contact, communication preferences, etc.
• Make recommendations on strategies for donors based on analysis.
• Update recordsin Salesforce.
• Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected,includedand empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program.
• Demonstrated interestor experiencein nonprofit management, fundraising,nonprofitdevelopment,plannedgiving, data entry, and/or related fields.
• Must be extremely well organized,a quick learner,motivated, anddetail-oriented.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office;demonstratedexpertisein Excel.
• KnowledgeorfamiliaritywithSalesforceor a similarCRMa plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task,prioritizetasksand meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting andcanwork independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.

Location

Hybrid out of an EDF office in New York, NY or Boston, MA preferred, withoptionto be U.S. Remote.SupervisorislocatedinMA,andother team members are in NY, CA, MA,and MN.

Term

Summer2026

Hours

Full-time (35hr/week)

Compensation

This internship would involve compensation for work paid at arate competitivewith leadingnon-profitsat $18/hr.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letterand resumeto the EDF application.