Corporate and Event Fundraising
Spring 2026
Time Commitment: Minimum of 15 hours per week – January 5th – April 30th, 2026
Ideal majors: Business, Non-Profit Management, Events Management, Marketing, Communications
Supervisors: Corporate and Event Fundraising Director Team
The Development Intern is responsible for assisting with the administration of Make- A-Wish corporate and event fundraising activities. This position will work with the Director Team to accomplish a dynamic and time-sensitive task list to help achieve campaign success and revenue goals.
Assist Director of Special Events with:
- Solicitation and organization of silent auction items for chapter fundraising events
- Implementation of event logistics for chapter fundraising and cultivation events. Examples include:
- Printing materials
- Preparing goodie bags for event participants
- Organization of event materials and supplies
- Assisting with event setup and breakdown
Assist Director of Corporate Philanthropy with:
- Donor research and meeting note preparation
- Recording of donor information and meeting takeaways into chapter database
- Stewardship outreach to corporate partners and donors
Assisting Director of Community Engagement with:
- Marketing and outreach for fundraising events
- Coordination of engagement activities for Make-A-Wish family alumni
- Compilation of wish family outreach notes to help drive clear actions
- Crafting and creation of up to date and relevant wish stories to be shared with donors and supporters
Other duties as assigned
- Strong people, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Great attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to simultaneously work on multiple projects with short turnaround time
- To be a team player and passionate about the mission of Make-A-Wish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Please send resumes to sreyna@nc.wish.org
The position is at the Chapter Headquarter Office in Charlotte, NC. The internship is
unpaid.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our community while gaining valuable work
experience in the non-profit sector.