Donor Relations and Data Entry Intern in Chicago, Illinois at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois

The Donor Relations and Data Entry Intern will be a member of the development services team within operations and is responsible for assisting the Donor Relations and Donor Services Coordinator to ensure that donors feel highly engaged with our mission.

Daily Assignments Include:

• Run reports in CRM to identify wish kids for donor stewardship
• Compile information from multiple sources to write and edit succinct, emotionally powerful wish child stories and profiles
• Create, assemble, and distribute framed recognition pieces for donors
• Ensure data integrity in CRM through project-based work
• Assist Development team members with administrative support
• Navigate through our event platform, OneCause
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (hybrid work experience), including one weekly in-office day on Thursdays. The cycle runs from September 3rd, 2026, through December 3rd, 2026. Official start date is on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, with mandatory in-person intern orientation at 9:30am.

Skills and Abilities

• Creative writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM a plus but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Desire to contribute to the mission of Make-A-Wish

Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or business administration

Additional Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university academic program
• Must be able to commute to our downtown Chicago office located at 200 W Monroe St, Suite 1801 Chicago, IL 60606 and be onsite weekly on Thursdays
• Minimum age for all internships is 18
• Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a criminal background check
• Short writing sample required

WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, include a short writing sample to demonstrate your writing skills. This could be something you have written for school, a previous job, or internship.

Benefits

An internship at Make-A-Wish Illinois provides a unique opportunity to see how a renowned nonprofit organization runs from the inside. In addition to the learning opportunities outlined in the internship description, interns also have the opportunity to:

• Participate in connection sessions with each member of our executive leadership team
• Participate in skill-building workshops and check-ins lead by Human Resources
• Build working relationships cross-departmentally with staff and fellow interns
• Contribute to our mission of granting wishes for children with critical illnesses
• Receive recognition from supervisor(s) and staff during cycle closeout celebration