Internship - Development and Fundraising
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Internship
On-site
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING INTERN
Part-time – Spring 2026 (Feb - May, 2026)
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is seeking a current college student, graduate student, or recent college graduate who is interested in serving as an intern and providing a wide range of database, research, administrative, and general support to SARRC’s Development Team for the 2026 Spring Semester.
In return, SARRC will provide an opportunity for the intern to gain experience in and familiarity with areas such as fundraising, community outreach, special events, and the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization.
Your Role at SARRC
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Assist with coordination of Community Breakfast administrative needs
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Assist with research on potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors
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Assist Development team with stewardship activities
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Maintain donor files and other development materials
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Assist the development staff in entering data and support items into Raiser’s Edge NXT cloud-based database
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Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed
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Attend department staff meetings (Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – Noon)
Who You Are
- Currently seeking a current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate with a degree in or pursuing a degree in Non-profit Management, Communications, Marketing, or Business
- Desire to learn more about fundraising and philanthropy operations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with fundraising databases is a plus but not required
- Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Salary
$15.15/hr
Hours
10 Hours/Week
Flexible within business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Our Story
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.