Advancement Summer Internship Program - Main Campus Regional Gifts 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 Main Campus Regional Gifts Development Intern, you will support fundraising and donor engagement efforts across a diverse portfolio that includes Athletics, Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Performing Arts and Hancher, student success initiatives, and Writing Programs. Working alongside Main Campus Regional Gifts fundraisers, you will assist with donor research, outreach, visit planning, stewardship, and prospect development activities that help advance the University of Iowa's mission. This internship will provide hands-on exposure to the major gift fundraising process while offering opportunities to collaborate with advancement professionals, participate in donor meetings, and gain a deeper understanding of philanthropy in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with donor research, prospect identification, and qualification efforts to support fundraising priorities across the Main Campus Regional Gifts portfolio.

• In coordination with development staff, prepare for and participate in local donor visits, including meeting planning, briefing materials, and follow-up activities.

• Lead a research and benchmarking project that supports strategic fundraising initiatives and provides recommendations to the team.

• Facilitate the creation of a customized stewardship impact piece that demonstrates the meaningful outcomes of donor support.

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