Development & Events Intern - YMCA of the North Shore

Development & Events Intern

Location: YMCA of the North Shore

Are you passionate about combining technology, data, and storytelling to build meaningful donor relationships? Do you want real-world experience using tech tools to drive impact at a missiondriven nonprofit? Join our Development team at the YMCA of the North Shore, where you'll support innovative, data-integrated fundraising strategies that strengthen our community.

At the YMCA of the North Shore, we help shape the future of our community through the next generation. As one of the largest nonprofits in the area, we impact 1 out of every 3 people on the North Shore. Our Ys empower staff to make a real difference in the lives of local children, adults, and families.

Through our health and wellness programs, we build a healthier community. Through our cause-driven partnerships and outreach efforts, we promote youth development, social responsibility, and accessibility for all.

This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in tech-enabled donor relations, digital campaign support, and event planning-with opportunities to develop CRM, data analysis, and reporting skills in a professional nonprofit setting.

Work with CRM systems like Raiser's Edge to manage donor records, segment audiences, and generate reports

Support data-driven fundraising and donor engagement strategies using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and analytics dashboards

Assist in the tech integration of campaigns and events, including tracking digital engagement and donor activity

Create branded materials in Canva to support events and appeals

Help plan, promote, and execute fundraising and stewardship events

Support donor recognition efforts and ensure consistent, accurate data for personalized engagement

Are tech-savvy, analytical, and detailoriented

Are interested in nonprofit work, fundraising strategy, or CRM systems

Want to build skills in data management, digital engagement, and donor communications

Have experience or interest in tools like Canva, Excel, Google Sheets, or Raiser's Edge (or similar donor databases)

Practical experience in digital fundraising, CRM systems, and donor analytics

A portfolio of professional projects across marketing, events, and data systems

Mentorship, networking, and the opportunity to grow in the nonprofit and development fields

At the YMCA, you'll be part of a passionate team that uses technology, data, and heart to build a stronger, healthier community. Join us and help drive the mission forward.

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  Currently attending College or University (undergraduate or graduate) seeking a degree or experience in Hospitality, Communications, Non Profit concentration/major

  
  
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  Must be organized and have some night and weekend availability as most events are on the weekends.

  
  
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  Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

  
  
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  All interns must complete and submit an application to be considered for a position with YNS.

  
  
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  Interns must work with a hiring manager to submit and complete an internship learning agreement submitted to the Director of Operations or Executive Director and HR Office.

  
  
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  Interns may only participate in one internship paid or unpaid within the YNS organization at a time. Requests for consecutive internships will be reviewed by the intern managers

  
  

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.