Summer 2026 Major Gifts Research Intern

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website.

Job Details

In this internship, you will:

• Conduct preliminary prospect research using publicly available sources and research platforms (e.g., wealth screening tools, foundation databases, SEC/FEC filings, news monitoring);
• Assist with developing clear, concise donor and prospect profiles to support Major Gifts, Events, Foundations, Mid-Level, and Direct Mail teams;
• Assist in identifying new prospects through capacity screenings and event attendee research;
• Support qualification and requalification research efforts;
• Enter and maintain research notes, ratings, and prospect information in the CRM/database;
• Support moves management tracking by entering tasks, updating pipeline stages, and ensuring data integrity;
• Assist in maintaining accurate portfolio coding and documentation;
• Conduct data clean-up projects and support ongoing database integrity initiatives;
• Assist with processing reports and synthesizing monthly or quarterly wealth screenings;
• Prepare research summaries and briefing documents to support gift officers in preparation for their donor cultivation and solicitation meetings;
• Help track research-driven recommendations and related outcomes;
• Share and report on Google alerts for profile donors, board members and foundations.

In this internship, you will learn:

• Hands-on experience in prospect research and donor strategy.
• Exposure to portfolio management and moves management systems;
• Insight into how data informs fundraising strategy and revenue growth;
• Mentorship from a senior research professional focused on strategic systems and analytics.

We're looking for someone who:

• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, public policy, or mission-driven organizations;
• Is committed to advancing reproductive freedom;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly and concisely;
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy; Knowledge of data best management practices or capacity to effectively manage data;
• Comfort working with databases, spreadsheets, and online research tools;
• The ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines in a fast paced environment;
• Has a demonstrated commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported;
• Demonstrates an alignment with our organization’s values.

Reproductive Freedom for All does not permit staff to work from a country outside of the United States.