Development Operations Intern

Description

Title: Development Operations Intern
Department: Development & Organizational Operations
Reports To: Development Team
Duration: June 8 – August 14, 2026
Schedule: Up to 30 hours/week | Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)

About Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB)

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) uses the power of basketball to create transformative opportunities for young people, especially those from under-resourced communities, to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and leaders.

Through high-quality programming, education initiatives, and community partnerships, PYB supports youth from early childhood through young adulthood with a focus on wellness, equity, and opportunity.

Our impact is driven by the strength of our people, programs, and systems. Across all departments, PYB is committed to building a culture that supports learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Position Overview

The Development Operations Intern will support PYB’s fundraising, communications, and donor engagement efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development operations, providing exposure to donor relations, event planning, internal communications, and fundraising strategy.

The intern will work across development, marketing, and operations teams to help strengthen systems that support donor engagement and organizational sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Communications & Stewardship

• Draft and prepare donor-facing communications, including thank-you letters, updates, and outreach materials
• Support tracking and documentation of donor engagement activities
• Assist with stewardship efforts, including mailings and recognition initiatives

Events & Fundraising

• Support planning and execution of fundraising events and donor experiences
• Assist with logistics, vendor coordination, and event preparation
• Help manage materials, supplies, and event-related communications

Research & Fund Development

• Conduct research on prospective donors, funders, and grant opportunities
• Assist with drafting low-stakes grant proposals and donor briefs
• Compile research summaries to support fundraising strategy

Internal Communications & Operations

• Draft internal newsletters (e.g., “Week Ahead”) and organizational updates
• Maintain Google Drive systems, documentation, and shared resources
• Support calendar management across platforms (Google Calendar, RecDesk)

Volunteer & Administrative Support

• Assist with volunteer coordination and communications
• Support inventory tracking and materials management
• Provide meeting support, including note-taking and documentation

Capstone Project

The intern will complete a project such as:

• Developing a donor engagement or communication strategy
• Creating a funder research portfolio
• Designing a system to improve internal communications or event coordination

Qualifications

• Interest in nonprofit development, communications, marketing, or business
• Strong writing and communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with Google Workspace; Canva experience preferred