About Schultz & Williams
Schultz & Williams is a mission-driven consulting firm that partners with nonprofit organizations to advance their fundraising, strategy, and impact. Our team works across development, direct response, and strategic planning to help clients grow and thrive. This internship is a chance to build practical skills, gain meaningful exposure to the nonprofit sector, and learn from professionals in a collaborative consulting environment.
Development Intern
Location: Hybrid: candidates must be based in Boston, Washington, DC, or Philadelphia
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week (Monday–Thursday)
Duration: 8-week summer internship, mid-June through early August
Compensation: $23 per hour
Schultz & Williams is seeking a Development Intern to join our summer internship program. This paid opportunity is ideal for a rising junior or senior who is interested in fundraising, nonprofit consulting, and mission-driven work.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to the day-to-day work of a nonprofit consulting firm. Interns will support client service and internal projects while gaining experience in research, project coordination, fundraising strategy, and professional services. This is a strong opportunity for a student who is organized, curious, detail-oriented, and excited to learn in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare meeting agendas and materials
- Take notes during internal and client meetings
- Proofread and format documents
- Conduct prospect and fundraising research
- Assist with donor profiles and research summaries
- Support business development and pipeline research
- Assist with internal event planning and coordination
- Participate in weekly team meetings and intern cohort sessions
- Provide general project and administrative support as needed
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to fundraising consulting and nonprofit strategy
- Experience with research and donor engagement support
- Project coordination skills in a professional services environment
- Insight into internal operations at a mission-driven consulting firm
- Professional development through structured learning sessions and team engagement
- The opportunity to complete and present a capstone project to staff at the end of the internship
Who You Are
- A rising junior or senior currently enrolled in a college or university or recent 2026 graduate
- Interested in nonprofits, fundraising, consulting, or strategy work
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- A strong writer and communicator
- Comfortable conducting research and summarizing findings
- Able to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internship, volunteer, or campus leadership experience
- Interest in philanthropy, fundraising, or nonprofit consulting
- Experience with writing, research, or administrative support work
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Ionye Smith, Human Resource Manager, ismith@schultzwilliams.com.