Tenacity Development Internship
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Development Internship at Boston, Massachusetts, involves managing data and gift information, including data entry, gift management, and organization, with a focus on a combination of activities such as check deposit process, electronic and online donation tracking, and gift data organization.
Required Skills
Job Description
Title: Development Internship
Duration: Winter/Spring 2026 (negotiable start- and end-date between January – May 2026)
Start Date: Position available as of January 8, 2026
Work Hours: 10-20+ hours per week (based on candidate availability)
Reports To: Development Team
Responsibilities focused on a combination of the following activities based on candidate experience:
Data & Gift Management
-Data Entry & Management
-General Gift Management, including:
Check Deposit Process
Electronic & Online Donation Tracking
Organization of Gift Data
-General Acknowledgment & Stewardship Process
-Special Event Gift Management & Acknowledgment Coordination, including:
Assistance in our online fundraising platforms, such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Classy.org
Development & Marketing Communications
-Mailings & Appeals
-Donor Event & Meeting Support
-General Development Inbox Management
-Assist with design of marketing materials
Including but not limited to Canva design, creation of flyers, editing graphics, etc.
Fundraising Event Support
-As available, assist with cultivation and fundraising events occurring during internship, including general event preparation and coordination, guest tracking, registration, and more
-Other related event duties as assigned, such as organizing & distributing staff and guest attire/swag, assist with packing and loading event supplies, etc.
Other Support & Initiatives
-Inventory Initiatives
-Meeting Support
-Prospect Research
Individuals, Event Participants, Corporations
-Grant Support
Review foundation websites identified as Tenacity funder prospects and confirm current funding focus and submission deadlines
Update grant tracking spreadsheets
Update foundation portal logins and passwords
Craft Word templates for upcoming proposal drafts
To ensure full consideration, please include a cover letter with your application.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.