Advancement Summer Internship Program - Main Campus Regional Gifts Intern

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.

The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 1 - August 7. Internships are open to Fall 2026 2nd year college students, through May & December 2026 graduates from any college or university. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

**This opportunity will close 11/2/25 and applications will no longer be accepted**

As the Main Campus Regional Gifts (MCRG) Team Intern, you will enhance the impact of the Main Campus Regional Gifts by engaging in projects that offer hands-on experience across key aspects of the donor engagement process. Your work will include collaborating with 3 - 4 development officers on donor outreach, trip planning, and donor meeting preparation. You will also participate in a variety of prospect meetings and take the lead in organizing a stewardship or prospecting initiative. Throughout your internship, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the UICA, gaining a deeper understanding of the organization, the campus areas we support, and the broader higher education non-profit landscape.

Core Responsibilities

• Send weekly thank-you notes for annual gifts received in the Pacific Northwest and South Central regions.
• Partner with Midwest development colleagues to identify prospects and coordinate local donor visits.
• Lead a research and benchmarking initiative to inform strategic development efforts.
• Design and implement a custom stewardship project to enhance donor engagement.