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The Summer 2026 Fundraising Internship role at Dga is an on-site position located in Washington, DC.

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Summer 2026 Fundraising Internship

DgaWashington, DC18h ago

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the independent, non-profit, campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic Governors, is seeking a Fundraising intern for the Summer 2026 term. The DGA works closely with the state and Washington, D.C. offices of the Democratic Governors as well as many other national Democratic and progressive organizations.

DGA internships allow interested students to obtain practical political experience within the DGA Fundraising & Events Department including donor research, policy research, fundraising/event management, and administrative support to the DGA staff who is responsible for working with the nation’s Democratic Governors to raise money for the DGA.

DGA Fundraising interns are assigned a variety of projects and tasks that support the DGA staff within the Fundraising, Events, Policy, and administrative departments. Fundraising interns mainly report to the Corporate Relations, Major Donor, and Events Assistants for assignments and feedback, as well as regular check-in’s with the Intern Coordinator who manage DGA’s internship program.

DGA Fundraising internships will be onsite at the DGA's Washington, DC office.. Selected interns are provided a program stipend of $5,000. Housing is not provided.

Applicants should submit a resume and 1-2 paragraphs on why you want to work as an Intern at the DGA and how you anticipate a DGA internship will benefit your career. Please include a draft work schedule at the end of your 1-2 paragraphs. Hour requirements are listed below. Potential applicants who have an interest working on Democratic campaigns or supporting Democratic Campaigns are strongly encouraged to apply. No calls or emails, please.

This application will be open until the position is filled.

Typical Responsibilities

Assist in the research of current and prospective donors of the DGA to draft memos for DGA staff and Democratic Governors;

Assist in the management of important databases such as contributions and political contacts;

Assist in the production of fundraising events on behalf of Democratic Governors and gubernatorial candidates;

Assist in the production of meeting materials for DGA staff and Governors;

Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by DGA Fundraising, Events, Policy, and Administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications/Expectations

Excellent punctuality and attendance;

Good, professional verbal and written communication skills;

Good and consistent attention to detail;

Ability to cooperate and effectively communication with a diverse staff and other interns;

Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information to complete a task on time and up to expectations;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.;

Proficiency with other web tools such as Google Docs;

Strong commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party;

Strong interest in current events and national/state/local campaigns and politics;

For Summer terms, remote and/or hybrid availability for a minimum of 30 hours per week is preferred.

Diversity Practices

The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity to participate in the internship program regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply to this internship.

Closing

The DGA Internship Coordinator can work with selected interns and their school/program to obtain course credit for this internship.

The DGA offices are based in downtown Washington, DC and we are currently in a hybrid work protocol. The DGA will work with potential candidates to schedule remote interviews and process on-boarding procedures remotely, as necessary.

Summer 2026 Fundraising Internship

Typical Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications/Expectations

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