KIP Summer 2026 - Development Intern - Empire Center for Public Policy

Stand Together

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

New York, New York

Remote OK

Smart Summary

The intern will focus on creating development materials, enhancing automations for development processes, and assisting with funding applications. Key tasks also include supporting donor and prospect research and cultivation efforts.

This internship with the Empire Center for Public Policy seeks a detail-oriented intern to assist with development materials, funding applications, and donor research. The role involves working closely with senior leadership and offers valuable experience in a free market think tank, with options for part-time or full-time hours, and remote work.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Development Materials Creation

Process Automation

Funding Applications

Donor Research

Prospect Cultivation

Senior Leadership Interaction

Job Description

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nation's most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

Throughout your internship, you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day, in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 4:00 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are working full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) with the partner organization.

The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:

1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law;

2. learning the Stand Together community's vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society's biggest challenges; and

3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every other Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA June 3-4.

Empire Center for Public Policy, a leading free market think tank focusing on New York is looking for a development intern to work closely with the President and Director of Operations.

We offer an opportunity to work in a small team and learn directly from senior leadership. This role is open to part-time or full-time talent and may be performed in person at our Albany, NY office or remotely.

\nYour areas of work will revolve around:
  • Creating development materials
  • Creating and enhancing automations for certain development processes
  • Helping out with applications for funding
  • Assisting with donor/prospect research and cultivation
\n$5,500 - $7,500 a year\n

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 

Stand Together

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems. From education and economic opportunity to healthcare, communities, and division, we work to address the challenges holding people back from reaching their full potential. Our partners include nonprofit leaders, educators, Fortune 50 CEOs, NFL legends, civil rights leaders, Grammy-winning musicians, and grassroots activists. We help them transform their results by providing access to powerful capabilities — including funding to build capacity, a unique national network to reach scale, and a proven playbook for applying principles that help organizations grow, innovate, and thrive. Complex problems require a comprehensive approach. That’s why the Stand Together community unites changemakers from every sector and background to drive lasting solutions that transform lives and society.

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