Development Program Assistant

Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit environment and exposure to a variety of communications, design, membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks. This position is ideal for those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team.

20-32 hours/week

The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) is accepting applications for a part-time Development Program Assistant/Intern to support our Growth Initiatives team. This unpaid internship opportunity is open to current undergraduate or graduate students, as well as recent graduates interested in nonprofit fundraising, international affairs, and public diplomacy.

Development Program Assistant/Intern Position Overview

20–32 hours/week

The Development Program Assistant/Intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in nonprofit development while working closely with UNA-NCA’s Development Associate and President. PAs/Interns become an integral part of a mission-driven team and contribute directly to fundraising efforts that support UNA-NCA’s programs and outreach. This role offers meaningful exposure to grant writing, donor relations, strategic communications, and organizational development—ideal for candidates interested in nonprofit management, international relations, or fundraising careers. Candidates based in the Washington, DC area are preferred.

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development Support

• Assist with drafting grant proposals, donor solicitations, emails, and acknowledgment letters
• Conduct prospect research and help prepare briefing materials for leadership
• Support management of donor databases, prospect pipelines, and sponsorship benefits
• Assist with outreach to individual donors, foundations, and institutional partners
• Help create fundraising reports and track development metrics
• Support planning and execution of donor appreciation and engagement events

Communications & Content

• Contribute to fundraising content for newsletters, social media, website, and reports
• Assist with storytelling and impact messaging for development materials

Meetings & Administration

• Join development and committee meetings and prepare clear, action-oriented minutes
• Support internal tracking systems, timelines, and meeting agendas
• Assist with Board-related administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

Essential

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, and UN-related or foreign policy issues
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team
• Proficient in or willing to learn Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred

• Prior nonprofit, fundraising, or administrative experience
• Familiarity with donor databases
• Experience with event coordination or stakeholder outreach

Position Benefits

• Hands-on experience with grants, donor relations, and nonprofit strategy
• Access to career development opportunities and UNA-NCA’s professional network
• Opportunities to work closely with staff, board members, and external partners

To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., including your availability. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.