Development Intern

Job Type:

Internship

Location:

Remote

Salary:

This unpaid internship offers hands-on experience, professional mentorship, networking opportunities, and portfolio building.

About Project 8p Foundation:

Project 8p Foundation is a nonprofit biotech organization established in 2018, dedicated to advancing research into 8p disorders to uncover treatment options and provide meaningful answers to affected individuals and their families. As a patient-led, open-science organization, we prioritize collaboration, transparency, and resource sharing to fulfill our mission. Currently, there is no cure for 8p disorders, and we are committed to translating research into therapies and scaling our learnings to address other complex neurological chromosome diseases.

The Role:

The Development Intern will play a key role in supporting Project 8p’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development, donor cultivation, and event planning while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by chromosome 8p disorders.

The intern will assist with key aspects of development and fundraising operations, including donor outreach, event coordination, and managing peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives. Success in this role will require strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and a passion for nonprofit work.

Responsibilities:

Development Support:

  • Assist in planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events.
  • Support donor outreach efforts, including scheduling calls, sending follow-ups, and tracking engagement.
  • Help manage donor-related data in the foundation’s donor database.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

  • Assist in creating personalized donor communications, including thank-you notes and updates.
  • Support peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives by helping families and volunteers engage their networks.
  • Research prospective donors and organize them into targeted lists.

Event Coordination:

  • Provide logistical support for donor events and volunteer committees.
  • Help organize materials and resources needed for fundraising activities.

Analytics and Reporting:

  • Track and report on donor engagement metrics.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns and events, providing insights for future improvements

Professional Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus).
  • Enthusiasm for learning and a passion for nonprofit work.

Education:

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program (preferably in a related field such as nonprofit management, business, or communications).

Work Experience:

  • Prior work experience is not required; we value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to contributing meaningfully.

Application Requirements:

  • Availability to commit to a part-time schedule during the internship period.
  • A strong interest in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit management.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Lauren@project8p.org.

The Project 8p Foundation (Project 8p) was created in 2018 to:

  • Accelerate future treatments, not only for 8p, but potentially for other chromosome-wide diseases as well.
  • Lead with knowledge from patients. Currently, there is no cure for 8p disorders, nor is there a standard course of treatment.

The Project 8p Foundation (Project 8p) was created in 2018 to:

  • Raise transformative funding for pioneering scientific research into treatments for a complex, rare disease involving 250+ affected genes on the short arm of the 8 th chromosome (8p). Rearrangements of these genes causes significant abnormalities to the entire neurological system, thus all organs and functions of the body– with variance in cognitive functions, gross motor skills, social development and other challenges during infancy, and throughout life;
  • Empower a unified community of 8p patients and their families so they can have meaningful lives today; and
  • Accelerate future treatments, not only for 8p, but potentially for other chromosome-wide diseases as well.