Description
Fall/Winter Internship – Development & Public Relations
Data Entry and Donor Relations Intern
The Baby Fold | Normal, IL (Hybrid Work Available)
Timeframe:
August–December 2026 (dates flexible)
Internship Type:
Unpaid | Academic Credit Available
Requirements:
Age 18 or older with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Do you thrive on organization, precision, and making a meaningful impact? Join The Baby Fold’s Development and Public Relations team this fall and winter to support our
Christmas Wish List Program
—a cherished annual tradition where donors are matched with children’s toy wishes, giving them the opportunity to shop for and fulfill holiday dreams. As a Data Entry and Public Relations Intern, you'll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring every wish is tracked, fulfilled, and delivered with care.
This role is expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, with less hours in August and September, and more hours in October, November, and December.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit data management, client services, and donor relations—all while helping spread the spirit of the season
What You’ll Do:
Data Entry & List Management:
Type, organize, and maintain confidential client wish lists
Assign wish lists to donors and update internal trackers
Use
Microsoft Excel
to log, sort, and manage data
Format wish details and communications using
Microsoft Word
Maintain and organize a master binder of printed wish lists
Donor & Caseworker Communication:
Use
Microsoft Outlook
to email donors with lists and updates
Call donors to clarify or confirm wish details
Communicate with internal caseworkers to ensure wish accuracy
Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and changes
Event Support:
Assist with day-of operations during Christmas Wish List Weekend in December (attendance mandatory, December 10-12)
Assist with event operations during Festival of Trees (Week of November 16-22)
Help stuff, organize, and distribute donated gifts
Kindly accept donations in-person at event
Organizational Tasks:
Keep accurate records of donor and client interactions in
Microsoft Excel
Coordinate tracking of pending, assigned, and sent lists
Assist with administrative duties and project support during slower periods
What You’ll Gain:
Real-world experience in nonprofit operations, data management, and donor coordination
Increased proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strengthened communication, multitasking, and organizational skills
A portfolio of work contributing to a high-impact holiday outreach effort
Insight into the workings of a compassionate and mission-driven nonprofit
Who You Are:
Organized, accurate, and skilled in managing digital and physical files
Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Friendly and clear communicator—both in writing and over the phone
Dependable, detail-oriented, and respectful of confidential information
A team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed