2025 Summer Corporate Intern - Communications

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you. Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week). Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
About us Atlas Network increases global prosperity by strengthening a network of independent partner organizations that promote individual freedom and are committed to identifying and removing barriers to human flourishing.The Atlas Network vision is of a free, prosperous, and peaceful world where the principles of individual liberty, property rights, limited government, and free markets are secured by the rule of law. Atlas Network cultivates a network of partners that share this vision. To accelerate the pace of achievement by our partners in their local communities, Atlas Network’s unique Coach, Compete, Celebrate!™ strategic model inspires our partners to improve performance and achieve extraordinary outcomes. You can learn more about us by visiting our website! Our impact Around the world, Atlas Network partners are achieving reforms that remove barriers to opportunity and prosperity that previously held people back from improving their lives and bettering their communities. The liberating effects of our most successful grantees are showcased in these stories of impact. You can read those impact stories here. About the role Atlas Network is seeking a Development Intern to help our fundraising team. This position will report directly to the Strategic Partnership Advisor and work closely with other departments to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. Atlas Network is a non-profit that supports free market organizations (think tanks) and individuals across the globe with the potential to champion our vision of a free, prosperous, and peaceful society. The Development Intern will be an integral part of Atlas Network’s development department, assisting with various day-to day activities and maintaining the integrity of our internal records and database. This position provides the opportunity to work on several high-priority projects and interact with key stakeholders, including donors, board members, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate should be organized, have excellent written and spoken communication skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and an affinity for Atlas Network’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Development Associate in managing the donor database (Salesforce), processing donations, preparing acknowledgements and troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the database by ensuring all information is kept current and up-to-date.
• Responsible for administrative duties such as data entry, donor communications and scheduling meetings.
• Conduct research as needed for current and prospective donors.
• Prospecting media contacts
• Provide support to the Development Associate for fundraising events, mailings, and other projects.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Excel and other programs in Microsoft Suite. Experience with CRM databases like Salesforce, is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor, in person, on the phone or via email.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks across multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Data and deadline driven, with attention to detail.
• Interest in Atlas Network’s mission and international issues.
• A positive attitude!

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.