Political Fundraising Intern

Political Fundraising Intern

Location: Hybrid (Philadelphia-based preferred)

Type: Part-Time Internship (15–20 hours/week)

About Us:

Firm 1968 is a public affairs and political consulting firm specializing in fundraising strategy, advocacy campaigns, government relations, and community engagement. We work with political candidates, elected officials, and mission-driven organizations to build power and drive impact.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and politically savvy intern to support our political fundraising team. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates with a passion for politics, public policy, campaign strategy, or nonprofit fundraising. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the inner workings of campaign finance and donor development while supporting real-time fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Assist with donor research to create and update targeted call sheets using public databases and internal tools
• Support call time preparation and follow-up processes, including drafting call scripts and donor notes
• Conduct research on policy issues and current events to help align fundraising messaging with candidate or issue priorities
• Help staff fundraising events, including RSVPs, guest lists, on-site logistics, and post-event follow-up
• Provide administrative support for scheduling, inbox management, and donor database upkeep
• Assist with creation of fundraising decks, proposals, and reports for clients and internal planning
• Participate in brainstorming sessions around digital fundraising, email copy, and campaign strategy

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in politics, government affairs, or public policy
• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks
• Professional communication and discretion with sensitive donor data
• Previous experience with campaigns, nonprofits, or policy work preferred
• Familiarity with NGP VAN, ActBlue, or political databases a plus (training available)

Learning Outcomes:
 

• Gain practical experience in political fundraising and campaign operations
• Develop skills in donor research, event staffing, and fundraising strategy
• Build a network in the political and advocacy space
• Learn to work cross-functionally with communications, policy, and community engagement teams