Philanthropic Resources Special Projects Intern

Status: Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid, at least 2 days in office in Pittsburgh– subject to change
Start Date/End Date: May 5–Aug. 22, 2025
Salary: $16.00 per hour

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POSITION SUMMARY  

The special projects intern will primarily support the work of the Philanthropic Resources section of the Partnerships Department, an initiative of The Pittsburgh Foundation that offers donors expertise in grantmaking, personalized education sessions for donors and advisors and guidance on multi-generational giving. The special projects intern will assist with special initiatives, such as giving circles, research proposals and data analysis. The intern will also prepare materials and coordinate logistics for meetings and events with key stakeholders and special projects, as they arise. The expectation is that, through the work with Philanthropic Resources, the intern will gain basic knowledge of community grantmaking and how it connects to the role of the donor and a working knowledge of the foundation field. The internship will last from May 5 to Aug. 22, 2025, for 15 hours per week.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist philanthropic 0perations associate, and the philanthropic partnerships associate with the management of projects including but not limited to donor education events, webinars, the New Philanthropic Leaders fund and nonprofit inquiries.
• Prepare documents, PowerPoint presentations and other necessary materials as requested for meetings with key stakeholders. Facilitate communications with stakeholders (nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and community groups), as assigned.
• Assist with project planning and coordination for meetings and events with internal staff, donors and the public. Speaking roles in presentations as needed and as assigned.  This includes project management support for the Foundation’s one-day online fundraising event in August 2025, the Critical Needs Alert.
• Present research and make recommendations to the Foundation staff regarding internal processes and projects.
• Coordinate the intake process for meeting with and retaining information on nonprofit organizations in the western Pennsylvania community.
• Prepare Annual Philanthropic Review (APR) documents for annual meetings between donor services officers and donors.
• Format documents, presentations and other copies as requested.
• Search for and share articles of interest on philanthropic topics and trends.
• Conduct research with national peer foundations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree.  
• Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Commitment to the Foundation’s values of accountability, collaboration, community, racial justice and trust.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A strong, demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in foundation and/or nonprofit work.
• Attention to detail and quality of final work product.
• ShapeFamiliarity with Adobe InDesign is a plus.