Intern - Community Fundraising

Intern

• Community Fundraising Wounded Warrior Project remote work United States, Florida, Jacksonville 4899 Belfort Road (Show on map) Mar 27, 2026 Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause
• that it's a calling
• then we're ready to meet you. When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too
• helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:
• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Community Fundraising team is charged with generating revenue for WWP programs and services by working with supporters, community members, volunteers, and vendors to ensure successful local community fundraising events. The Community Fundraising Intern contributes to WWP's overall success by researching and identifying new fundraising audiences. This role will help develop innovative resources and strategies that enhance the team's ability to engage and inspire local communities to support WWP's mission and programs.

Note:

This internship is unpaid and is designed to offer educational training similar to that of an academic setting. The duration of the internship will not surpass 16 weeks.

APPLICANT ALERT

This is an unpaid internship opportunity for qualified applicants, and requires in-person attendance, three days each week at our Jacksonville, Florida location. This is not a virtual position.

HIRING TEAM TALENTCAST

CLICK HERE to listen to this 7-minute conversation with Savannah Simmons, ourCommunity FundraisingManager, as she describes this position and what it takes to be successful in this role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research and provide reports on potential new fundraising outlets. Utilize social media platforms to identify groups that the Community Fundraising team should target to share fundraising initiatives. Create engaging resources for various fundraising channels, including flyers, thank-you emails, hosting engagement activities, and event challenges to enhance participation and engagement. Identify gaps in Community Fundraising Team materials and propose new ideas to better support community event hosts. Develop and maintain a working understanding of the Community Fundraising team's responsibilities, the Business Development team's objectives, and Wounded Warrior Project's mission and purpose. Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, working environment. Effective organizational and time management skills. Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and their role in fundraising. High energy level. Self

• starter; willing to take initiative.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements One year of customer service experience. One year of experience using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Preferences None.

EDUCATION

Requirements HS Diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled in an accredited college. Preferences None.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements None. Preferences None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office environment; temperature controlled. Sitting for extended periods.

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LI-HYBRID

Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note:

Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."