UA Donor Relations Intern (Student Wage)

University of Virginia

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Charlottesville, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the donor relations team with administrative tasks and support ongoing fundraising initiatives. Responsibilities include maintaining donor records and facilitating communication to support institutional advancement goals.

Qualifications

You are a motivated current UVA undergraduate student with strong writing, communication, and technology skills. You are comfortable handling sensitive data and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Automate. You are eager to learn new technologies and work both independently and collaboratively to support donor stewardship initiatives.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Power Automate

Job Description

University Advancement is looking for a motivated intern to join the Donor Relations team and contribute to our stewardship initiatives. In this role, you will help ensure donors remain connected to the University and understand how their philanthropic contributions support and strengthen every area of our institution. If you are proactive, skilled in communication and technology, and enthusiastic about UVA, we invite you to apply.

This internship will run from June through August 2026, with flexibility around the exact start and end dates. The position pays $19.00 per hour. Standard office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the intern will work 10–15 hours each week. Tasks may be completed either remotely or from our Charlottesville offices. The intern will report directly to the Assistant Director of Donor Relations.

We are seeking a candidate with strong writing abilities, solid data management skills, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team on a range of donor stewardship assignments, including scholarship stewardship and endowment reporting. An ideal applicant will meet the following qualifications:

  • Excellent research, editing, and written communication skills
  • Comfortable and proficient in handling sensitive data
  • Interested in leading and creating projects to meet the needs of the team.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Automate
  • Willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to new technologies and software
  • Highly organized and a proactive self-starter
  • Is customer-service and community oriented and ready to apply those principles to the University’s donors
  • A high level of professionalism, along with a commitment to meeting deadlines and producing accurate and high-quality work

Attach a current: Cover Letter, Resume.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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