Job Description
Development/ Fundraising Intern
đź“Ť Baltimore, Maryland
đź•’ Internship | On-site | Flexible hours aligned with academic requirements
🎓 Eligible for Academic Credit / Practicum Hours
Supporting the People Who Support Our Community.
About Us
Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization and Baltimore City’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, BCRI has been dedicated to providing compassionate, community-based behavioral health crisis services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Our work is rooted in service, integrity, and equity. Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in supporting the workforce that makes our mission possible.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development/Fundraising Intern to support our fundraising and development operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit development, donor engagement, and fundraising activities while contributing directly to the organization’s mission and growth.
Internship Purpose
The Development/Fundraising Intern will provide essential administrative and project-based support to strengthen fundraising and development capacity. This role is designed to offer practical exposure to nonprofit development work, including donor relations, database management, campaign support, and internal coordination.
What You’ll Do
- The intern will support development and fundraising operations through routine administrative and project‑based tasks, which may include:
- Providing general administrative support to the Development team, including filing, document preparation, and task tracking.
- Assisting with donor database maintenance, including data entry, contact updates, and gift tracking under supervision.
- Supporting fundraising activities such as event preparation, mailings, and campaign logistics.
- Conducting basic prospect or grant research using provided templates and guidance.
- Preparing donor acknowledgment materials, thank‑you letters, and internal tracking lists.
- Assisting with the organization and maintenance of development records, files, and shared documents.
- Attending select development‑related meetings for training and exposure, as appropriate.
What You’ll Learn
- How development and fundraising operations are structured within a nonprofit organization
- The role of donor engagement in sustaining and growing organizational funding
- How donor databases are used to track contributions, relationships, and giving history
- How fundraising efforts are supported through planning, coordination, and behind-the-scenes preparation
- The basics of prospect and grant research and how funding opportunities are identified
- How donor communication materials are developed to support stewardship and relationship-building
- Professional skills in organization, data accuracy, confidentiality, and administrative support
- How development teams collaborate with leadership and other departments to advance fundraising goals