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Fundraising & Events Internship

The Palm Beach Police Foundation, Inc.
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Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation
Fundraising & Events Internship
Internship Dates: December 1, 2025 (or closest business day) – April 1, 2026 (or closest business day)
Compensation: $16/hour
Hours: Approximately 25 to 40 hours per week depending on your preferences/availability 
Laptop Provided

About the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation
The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Town of Palm Beach’s Police and Fire Rescue departments. Through community engagement, fundraising initiatives, and strategic programming, the Foundation provides critical resources, scholarships, equipment, and support to the first responders who protect and serve the Town of Palm Beach community.

Position Overview
The Foundation is seeking a motivated, organized, and professional intern to assist with fundraising, event preparation, and donor engagement efforts during our peak season. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit event management, community outreach, and development operations—culminating in direct involvement with the Foundation’s annual Gala on January 23, 2027 and Golf Classic on March 8, 2027.   

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Source silent auction and raffle items from local businesses, including outreach, solicitation, follow-up, and in-person pickup
  • Maintain and update internal spreadsheets tracking all donated items
  • Assist with donor acknowledgment letters and thank-you communications
  • Assist with packaging, organizing, and preparing auction and raffle items
  • Work closely with Foundation staff and committee members on solicitation efforts and follow-up
  • Work the raffle at the Foundation’s Golf Tournament on March 8, 2027 (full-day commitment: approximately 8:00 AM – 8:00PM)
  • Assist fundraising staff with ongoing projects as needed
  • Attend committee meetings and provide status updates on item procurement
  • Contribute to Foundation social media channels (Instagram and LinkedIn) with content ideas and posts
  • Prepare a final presentation or SWOT analysis summarizing internship experience, key learnings, and future opportunities for the Foundation

Qualifications

  • Strong communication, organizational, and follow-up skills
  • Comfort working with the public and local businesses
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and committee members
  • Proficiency in basic spreadsheet use (Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented
  • Interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, events, or public service is a plus
  • Must be available for the full duration of the internship and for the full day of the event on March 8, 2027

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a résumé and brief cover letter to lindsey@pbpf.us explaining their interest in the internship and relevant experience.