Nonprofit Development Department Intern

Internship application window will close November 8, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted in November. Selection will be made by December and all candidates responded to then.

READ BETTER BE BETTER

MISSION : Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and le adership .

V ISION : Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

Read Better Be Better is an education nonprofit organization focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering schools throughout the state to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Arizona students through our after-school and community-based reading programs in over 70 schools throughout Maricopa County and multiple community-based organizations across the state. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve even more kids, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate, creative, and flexible professionals, and we welcome and support those seeking internship experience with RBBB for their professional development.

Internship Title : Development Department Intern

Reports To : Development Supervisor

Department : Development Department

Work Hours :   A weekly commitment of 8-15 hours is  required . Interns will be expected to commit to a set schedule within RBBB's main office hours of 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Work Environment :   Office (in-person); possible option to work remote / hybrid

Start Date : January (for Spring); May (for summer); August (for fall)

Program Duration : Internship positions are meant to be short-term and based around academic semesters and last for 3-4 months. We offer : Spring, Summer and Fall positions.

Pay & Benefits :   This internship is unpaid. Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their time with the organization, if they wish to do so.

SUMMARY

Read Better Be Better has an exciting opportunity available for aspiring professionals interested in communications , fundraising and non-profit work ! As a RBBB Development Department Intern , you will work under the guidance and supervision of the Development Director to learn about and complete projects related to grant writing, fundraising , communications and donor stewardship . In addition to assigned tasks, you will be given the opportunity to take on tasks that are of personal interest, dependent upon the needs of the Development Department and the organization.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, willing and able to learn quickly , and has strong organizational and project management skills, as well as familiarity with the platforms outlined below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   & RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications & Marketing

• Provide support with marketing and communication as needed.
• Social media and o nline fundraising : a ssisting with social media campaigns and online fundraising efforts by creating content, monitoring engagement, and analyzing results.
• Assist in writing and editing newsletter articles and press releases.

Grant Proposal Writing & Preparation

Development & Donor Stewardship

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

PREFERRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

WHY INTERN FOR READ BETTER BE BETTER

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Read our   EDI Statement .

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