Spring Development & Membership Intern

Development & Membership Intern

The Rabbit Room seeks a detail-oriented, relationally minded intern to support our Development and Membership team. This role plays a vital part in stewarding our core supporters, welcoming new friends into the Rabbit Room community, and helping sustain the work of nourishing Christ-centered communities for the life of the world.

As a Development & Membership Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, and database management while contributing meaningfully to the day-to-day work of caring for our supporters. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, clear communication, and behind-the-scenes work that makes mission-driven programs possible.

What You’ll Do

Donor Support

Respond to donor and member inquiries with professionalism, warmth, and discretion

• Maintain accurate donor and member records in our database
• Write and process donor and membership acknowledgment letters and emails
• Assist with stewardship efforts that help donors feel seen, thanked, and connected

Database Management 

• Become proficient in our donor database, including:
  • Maintaining donor profiles and recording transactions
  • Generating and managing donation and membership reports
  • Tracking donor communications
  • Performing regular database maintenance and cleanup
• Support data entry and reporting needs related to fundraising and membership initiatives

Fundraising & Events

• Assist with corporate sponsorships and the fulfillment of associated benefits
• Support the planning and execution of donor stewardship and fundraising events
• Help with additional fundraising or organizational tasks as needed to meet development goals

Collaboration & Mission Support

• Work closely with the Development and Membership team
• Collaborate across departments to support Rabbit Room programs and initiatives
• Represent the Rabbit Room’s mission and values in all donor-facing interactions

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience or interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, or administration 
• Comfort with data entry and spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets); advanced proficiency is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written communication and grammar
• Familiarity with Canva or basic graphic design is a plus
• Customer service mindset with a genuine desire to help others
• Ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, and follow through
• Willingness to receive direction and constructive feedback
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization

What to Expect

• Internships are offered on a seasonal basis. This internship will run from early January until early May. Internship may optionally continue into the summer at the discretion of the Rabbit Room staff. 
• Rabbit Room office hours are Monday-Friday 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Intern will be expected to fulfill a minimum of 8 hours per week, and a maximum of 12 hours per week at $15 per hour. 
• Applicants must be located in Nashville. All interns work in person at North Wind Manor in Antioch, Tennessee. 
• Interns must follow Rabbit Room codes of conduct and our employee handbook.