Advancement Summer Internship Program - Corporate & Foundation Relations Intern

Advancement Summer Internship Program - Corporate & Foundation Relations Intern

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.

The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 1 - August 7. Internships are open to Fall 2026 2nd year college students, through May & December 2026 graduates from any college or university. Interns will earn $18 / hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

• This opportunity will close 11 / 2 / 25 and applications will no longer be accepted

As the Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) intern you will work assist the Corporate & Foundation Relations team to help advance engagement and fundraising initiatives. You will work with your supervisor to develop strategies for qualifying new corporate donor prospects, design a digital impact report, plan a corporate visit with key campus stakeholders, attend at least one qualification meeting with corporate leadership, and provide guidance on innovative methods for stewarding corporate philanthropy. As the Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) intern you will have the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the corporate engagement process while developing connections with corporate entities, both locally and across the Midwest region. Additionally, as an intern you will be deepening your understanding of various collegiate units through broad campus connections.

Core Responsibilities

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