KIP Summer 2026 - Strategic Development Intern - Principled Business

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nation's most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

Throughout your internship, you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day, in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 4:00 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are working full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) with the partner organization.

The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:

1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law;
2. learning the Stand Together community's vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society's biggest challenges; and
3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

About Principled Business
Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe that capitalism is the greatest force for good and it's up to the actors in that system to live up to its promise. We convene and equip investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity, agency, prosperity, and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies, communities, and the wider culture to strengthen the public understanding of capitalism and support for it.

Role Overview
Principled Business are seeking a full-time, remote Strategic Development Intern to support fundraising and partnership-building across foundation outreach, high-net-worth prospecting, development operations, and donor stewardship. This role is ideal for someone who is sharp, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how strategic fundraising works in practice.

Key Responsibilities
1) Foundation Fundraising Support
● Research and profile foundation prospects (mission, priorities, giving patterns, key staff, and fit).
● Proofread and strengthen drafts of LOIs and proposals for clarity, tone, and alignment.
● Support fundraising strategy by identifying alignment themes, talking points, and next-step recommendations.

2) High-Net-Worth Prospect and Outreach Support
● Compile and maintain lists of HNWI prospects and connectors.
● Create brief profiles summarizing capacity indicators, interests, and strategic alignment.
● Edit and refine drafts for outreach emails, follow-ups, and direct mail campaigns.

3) Data Integrity and Systems Support
● Enter and update contacts, proposals, gifts, and tasks in tracking systems or CRM.
● Check data for completeness, consistency, and obvious errors.
● Produce simple lists, exports, and trackers as requested.

4) Events and Stewardship Support
● Research events and conferences relevant to potential donors and partners.
● Prepare short background memos and basic meeting materials.
● Draft and proofread thank-you notes and follow-up messages to support stewardship.

Ideal Qualifications
● Strong writing and editing instincts.
● Comfort with research and turning information into short, usable briefs.
● High attention to detail and follow-through.
● Basic fluency with spreadsheets and organized tracking systems.

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.