Development Intern | Summer 2025

The Development Intern will provide administrative support to the Development team by assisting in all aspects of FringeArts fundraising efforts. Working collaboratively across departments, they will gain a clear-eyed understanding of how an arts organization functions and fits within its community as they identify its needs and develop creative and strategic plans to address them.

Responsibilities:

• Data entry in Patron Manager
• Coordinating and following up with facility needs
• Fielding ticket and membership inquiry calls
• Processing and acknowledging contributions and sponsorships
• Assisting with prospect research
• Gathering information and generating materials for grant proposals

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for relationship building
• Computer savvy
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptable to changing priorities 
• Willingness to learn new skills and help wherever needed
• Background in Communications, English, Theatre, and/or Nonprofit Administration preferred
• Interest in the performing arts preferred
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms preferred

 

While this internship is unpaid, college credit is available depending on the intern’s college program. FringeArts will provide interns with a $200 travel stipend to be used for transportation costs.

18-20 hours per week preferred. Occasional weekend hours and evening hours may be required for events. Please note we are a dog-friendly office!

The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions.