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Standtogether· Posted Oct 30, 2026

KIP Spring 2027 - Development Intern - Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaiiinternship

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Standtogether The Development Intern at Grassroot Institute of Hawaii supports fundraising and development operations under the director of development. The role includes donor research, event planning, and assisting with grant applications and donor communications.

Responsibilities

Conduct general and detailed donor and prospect research, including researching individuals, foundations, corporations and other potential supporters.
Assist with prospect identification and development, helping staff identify individuals and organizations with an interest in Grassroot’s mission and policy priorities.
Help prepare donor briefings, prospect profiles, research reports and other development materials.
Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records, databases and development files.
Support the director of development with grant research, grant applications, donor correspondence and other fundraising projects.
Assist with donor communications and stewardship, including preparing correspondence, thank-you letters, invitations and other supporter materials.
Assist with planning and executing fundraising events, donor meetings and other Grassroot activities, including preparation, registration, logistics and follow-up.
Assist the finance team with development-related projects involving donations, reporting, reconciliation and financial information as appropriate.
Assist Grassroot staff with special projects, research assignments and other tasks that support organizational growth.
Participate in staff calls, leadership team meetings and development meetings as appropriate.
Exercise discretion and professionalism when handling confidential donor and financial information.
Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and reliable communication.

Qualification

Previous experience with fundraisingCurrent college studentsDonor and prospect researchFoundation and corporate fundraisingDirect mail prospecting and cultivation

Required

The ability to identify and cultivate useful sources of information through online research, phone calls, email and community outreach.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a small, fast-moving team.
Good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficiency with common office and productivity software; experience with donor databases such as Salesforce, spreadsheets and prospect-research tools is a plus.
Previous experience with fundraising, nonprofit organizations, events, research, communications and/or customer service is helpful but not required.
Current college students, recent graduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
The ability to reliably commute to Grassroot’s main office in downtown Honolulu is preferred.
The position is primarily intended to be on-site, although remote work could be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Donor and prospect research.
A strong understanding of major-gift fundraising and donor cultivation.
Foundation and corporate fundraising.
Direct mail prospecting and cultivation.