Development Intern (Fundraising)

About The FYI

The Family & Youth Institute (The FYI) is a national research and education institute focusing on Muslim mental health and family wellness. We provide solutions for mental health and family issues impacting Muslim Americans through research and developing data-driven, religiously and culturally appropriate solutions.

• Assist in gathering data on Muslim youth groups and student organizations
• Identify and participate in meetings and efforts to strengthen youth partnerships
• Provide resources and support to current partnerships
• Assist with administrative duties

About the Internship Program

We are seeking bright, creative, passionate self-starters to join The FYI internship program. During this internship program, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on the Muslim American community while learning alongside talented, dedicated professionals in a fun, collaborative, and mission-driven environment. We are committed to making internships as fulfilling as possible and helping you learn and grow as a professional. Internship positions are part-time, virtual, with flexible hours, and a stipend is included. The internship begins August 10th and requires a 1-year commitment.

The FYI invites exceptional undergraduate and graduate students from diverse educational backgrounds and a strong desire to promote Muslim American mental health and family well-being. Interns must exhibit professionalism and attention to detail, as well as strong team-work, organizational, and communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Call, email, and text donors to engage, solicit, and follow up as part of development efforts.
• Assist in donor management using the CRM platform, ensuring donor information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Support organization-wide development efforts, including event planning and execution, as needed.
• Assist in digital content creation and execution, including drafting email campaigns, social media posts, and other marketing materials related to fundraising.
• Collaborate with the development team to brainstorm and implement new strategies for donor engagement and retention.
• Assist with the coordination of donor events, including logistics, invitations, and follow-ups.

The Details

• Internship virtual Q&A – April 13, 2026 7:30- 8:15 PM EST
• Applications Due By: May 29, 2026
• Application Review & Interviews –  June 1st – July 10th
• Internship Begins/Orientation – August 10, 2026 (About 10 hours a week, About 450 hours at the end of the internship) 
• Internship Ends- August 13th, 2027
• Virtual location 
• Interns are expected to maintain a professional attitude and work ethic at all times. 
• Intern time is divided into blocks of fixed and flexible hours 
• Interns meet weekly with mentors and have monthly training sessions.
• Stipend $2000 paid in 2 payments 

*Interns must be able to meet with their mentors weekly and attend an interns team meeting monthly during business hours*

How do I apply?

Applicants should submit a CV/resume along with a cover letter and requested samples with the following information included:

• University/College attending/attended
• Major
• Overall and major GPA
• Expected graduation date
• Email address
• Phone number
• What do you want to gain from the internship
• How did you hear about this internship program
• Must have legal work status in the US

Interested parties should identify the area they are interested in (research, marketing, fund development, etc.) and submit a resume along with references and samples to jobs@thefyi.org by May 30, 2026 to be considered.

So, what’s in it for me? One thing we promise is that you won’t be doing any stapling or copying! We have a wide variety of projects and a dedicated team of professionals to mentor you along the way. Our projects range from working directly on a research team to helping design our next video or infographic, from researching best practices for nonprofit marketing campaigns, to translating research into a bulletin that will go directly into the hands of your very own community! The work you do with The FYI will be meaningful and energizing, so we invite you to apply today!