Gala & Individual Fundraising Internship

The development team is responsible for all aspects of fundraising at Global Minnesota, including corporate and individual membership programs and an annual Gala fundraiser. The Gala & Individual Fundraising Intern will assist the development team and be directly involved in event planning, research, fundraising strategies, and donor communications. This position has the opportunity to attend committee meetings and the Gala fundraiser on May 30, 2026.

See the full internship description here.

Applications for the Spring 2026 internship are now open. Please scroll down to complete and submit your application. 

Program features include:

• Hands-on experience working for a World Affairs Council nonprofit organization
• One assigned supervisor who will provide training and guidance
• Opportunity to join Global Minnesota staff meetings to gain deeper understanding of our operations
• Free admittance to selected public programs
• Complimentary Global Minnesota membership
• Networking opportunities
• Gain both clerical and program-specific skills
• Optional stipend of $500 for those eligible

What the internship will look like:

• Coordinate silent auction for the annual Gala, including item research, solicitation, follow-up, and tracking
• Event planning, including researching and communicating with potential vendors
• Research fundraising strategies and best practices in support of individual membership programs
• Prepare mailed donor communications
• Update membership and other informational materials
• Other tasks may be assigned based on individual interests

What you bring to Global Minnesota:

• Must be pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree, or have recently graduated
• Nonprofit Management, Global Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Peace Studies, and Political Sciences or Area Studies majors preferred but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Previous work and/or volunteering experience ideal

Skills & mindset:

• Dependable, globally-minded students with an interest in learning and the ability to write well, pay attention to details, commit to deadlines, be part of a team, and respond to feedback would be a great fit for this opportunity.

Timeline of program:

• Start date: early January or February
• Expected completion: sometime in May, with Gala fundraiser on May 30

Reports to: Membership and Gala Manager

Important considerations:

• Able to work in-person at the Global Minnesota office 6 to 8 hours a week and up to 2 to 4 hours remotely
• Access to equipment and shared-drive will be provided in-office only
• This is an unpaid internship with an optional $500 stipend available to those eligible who successfully complete 12-14 weeks at about 10/hours
• The internship involves engagement with important daily tasks and is not set up to lead or own independent end-to-end projects

Upon receiving your completed online application, résumé/CV, and cover letter, Global Minnesota may contact you with additional questions or to invite you for an interview.

Feedback will only be provided to candidates at the end of the recruitment process, which is expected to conclude by the end of January. If you have any questions before then, feel free to email Jo Mattos at [email protected].