Stand Together

Events

• Conduct research for current and prospective donors while maintaining data integrity in the database
• Keep database information accurate, current, and up-to-date
• Prepare donation acknowledgements, letters, and donor reports
• Support the Major Gifts Officer and Director of Donor Engagement with fundraising events, donor journeys, and other projects
• Develop creative materials for potential and existing donors
• Report directly to the Donor Operations Manager
• Work closely with other departments to support Atlas Network’s fundraising efforts

Events Intern

General

• Report directly to the Donor Operations Manager
• Work closely with other departments to support Atlas Network’s fundraising efforts
• Conduct research for current and prospective donors
• Maintain data integrity and keep database information current and up-to-date
• Assist with donation acknowledgements, letters, and donor reports
• Support the Major Gifts Officer and Director of Donor Engagement with fundraising events, donor journeys, and other projects
• Develop new and creative materials for potential and existing donors

Training and Education Intern

• Help Atlas Network’s fundraising team
• Report directly to the Donor Operations Manager and work closely with other departments
• Conduct research for current and prospective donors while maintaining data integrity in the database
• Maintain accurate and current database information
• Assist with donation acknowledgements, letters, and donor reports
• Support the Major Gifts Officer and Director of Donor Engagement with fundraising events, donor journeys, and other projects
• Assist in developing creative materials for potential and existing donors
• Participate in professional development programs

Development and Fundraising Intern

Communications

• Create content and develop stories about Atlas Network’s partner network
• Draft emails, social media content, and weekly partner highlight blog posts
• Curate content for podcasts and video productions
• Collect, analyze, and report engagement analytics from the Atlas Network website and social media platforms
• Facilitate communication between the Marketing and Communications department and other teams
• Report directly to the Digital Marketing Manager
• Participate in professional development programs

Marketing and Communications Intern

• Conduct research on higher education policy issues
• Write short articles for publication on the center’s website
• Assist with office tasks, such as library organization
• Interview with non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff
• Participate in online and on-site KIP programming

Research Intern

• Conduct research on higher education policy issues
• Write short articles for publication on the Martin Center’s website
• Assist with tasks around the office, such as library organization
• Participate in professional development, leadership training, interviews with non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff

• Assist with donor database management and data analysis
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential supporters
• Contribute to grant writing and fundraising appeals
• Develop and implement elements of marketing and fundraising strategy
• Help plan and execute fundraising events
• Complete individually tailored projects that advance the Institute’s mission
• Interview with non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff

Development Intern

• Assist the Fiscal Policy Center’s director with research and writing across fiscal and tax policy issues
• Research state and municipal budgets
• Analyze tax and spending trends
• Research economic development incentives
• Research government fees and enterprises
• Research transportation, housing, healthcare, and education programs
• Attend legislative hearings, community events, or policy discussions
• Gain experience in public policy research and communications
• Interview with non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff

Fiscal Policy Intern

• Complete onboarding similar to full-time Ballotpedia employees
• Learn to code the Ballotpedia website
• Learn and follow Ballotpedia’s style guide
• Learn how Ballotpedia prevents and detects bias in its resources
• Join the Policy Team alongside full-time staff writers and researchers
• Research and write about policy topics, including key arguments, reform proposals, legislation, regulations, case law, and state surveys
• Assist with news tracking, legislation tracking, and primary source monitoring
• Conduct detailed research projects
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and planning meetings with experienced staff members
• Assist with metrics and reporting on data collection

Policy Team Intern

• Support R Street in-person and virtual events
• Assist with event-related data management
• Plan creatively for future event opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with R Street’s policy and Government Affairs teams
• Support logistics for in-person events in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area
• Assist with virtual events
• Collaborate with policy and shared services colleagues to promote events
• Execute logistics action items, coordinating with staff, contractors, and event participants
• Identify ways to improve event planning and execution
• Support the Event Team’s data management systems
• Prepare and review event-related communications, including newsletters and follow-up communications
• Help maximize the impact and reach of R Street’s policy research and writing
• Assist with marketing R Street policy programs to audiences, organizations, foundations, media outlets, and stakeholders
• Pitch ideas for cost-effective swag items
• Participate in collaborative team meetings and planning sessions

• Research, edit, and assist in producing research products related to FREOPP’s policy work
• Conduct primary and secondary research
• Analyze public policy
• Produce charts and graphic displays
• Prepare research memos and background information for meetings and media appearances
• Provide feedback and edits on scholars’ work
• Conduct original policy research and grow expertise on issues core to FREOPP’s mission
• Assist senior leadership with research projects as needed
• File FOIA requests with different agencies
• Coordinate small and major long-term research projects
• Conduct internal outreach for scholars’ work
• Coordinate events, gatherings, and projects
• Manage additional administrative responsibilities as needed
• Work closely with senior staff across operations, development, research, scheduling, data management, and special projects

Policy Intern

• Conduct research that makes a difference
• Analyze policies that make it harder for Illinoisans to thrive
• Craft free-market policy solutions that promote liberty, opportunity, and prosperity
• Work as part of a high-performing team
• Participate in the Koch Internship Program's experiential learning and training activities