Advancement Summer Internship Program - Corporate & Community Development / Children’s Miracle Network Intern

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full- time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.

The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 2 - August 6. Internships are open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

As the Corporate & Community Development/Children's Miracle Network Intern, you will support fundraising and donor engagement efforts for University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital through Corporate and Community Development and Children's Miracle Network programs. Working alongside advancement professionals, you will help strengthen relationships with corporate partners, media partners, community supporters, and fundraising programs that directly benefit pediatric patients and their families. This internship will provide hands-on experience in corporate fundraising, cause marketing, event planning, community engagement, donor stewardship, and nonprofit partnership development while offering meaningful opportunities to support initiatives that advance children's health care.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinated corporate fundraising campaigns, including Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day and Walmart initiatives, supporting partner engagement and revenue growth.

• Managed corporate partner communications, campaign logistics, and project execution to strengthen relationships and maximize fundraising outcomes.

• Assisted with acquisition, stewardship, and recognition efforts for corporate partners, community partners, and individual donors.

• Collaborated with Children’s Miracle Network fundraising programs to engage corporate sponsors and expand community-based fundraising opportunities.

• Represented University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital at partner meetings, fundraising events, hospital tours, and donor recognition activities, enhancing visibility and partner engagement.

Qualifications

• Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027

• Must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

*2027 UICA internship opportunity applications will remain open UNTIL 4:00pm CDT, Wednesday, November 18th, 2026