2025 Volunteer Development Internship
About Mission: Cure
Mission: Cure was founded in 2017 to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for pancreatitis, an extremely painful, degenerative, and costly disease.
Led by Megan Golden, a leader in innovative, outcome-based financing such as “Social Impact Bonds,” and Linda Martin, a veteran technology entrepreneur, Mission: Cure is pioneering a new funding model that creates new incentives for patient outcomes. Innovation in curing disease is even more needed in the post-COVID-19 world.
Job Description
Position Summary
This internship position is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in applying program management, organizational and problem-solving skills to the world of public health, healthcare, and curing disease. As a young nonprofit organization, Mission: Cure offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into nonprofit development, growth, and operational functions.
We are seeking a motivated individual to join us as a Development Intern to support our fundraising efforts through donor prospect research and cultivation. In this role, you will assist in identifying potential donors, analyzing giving trends, and supporting relationship-building initiatives. Key responsibilities include conducting research on individuals, foundations, and corporations, maintaining donor databases, drafting outreach materials, and assisting with donor engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Development Assignments May Include:
- Research potential donors and create detailed donor profiles under the guidance of the Director of Development to support Mission: Cure’s growth.
- Draft communications for donors, prospective donors, and the patient community to enhance engagement and outreach.
- Support individuals in our community who conduct self-led events and fundraisers.
- Hone best practices in donor thanks and stewardship–support the Director of Development in conducting donor cultivation check-ins.
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student
- Experience in program and project management within healthcare, public health, and nonprofits is preferred
- Passion for fundraising and value-centered marketing is preferred
- Confidence in conducting online research on individuals and companies–social media literacy is required
- Someone who generates ideas about ways to move forward and address challenges when they arise
- Strong project management skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires quick turnaround for materials and project completion
- Strong writing/communication skills
- Due to the virtual nature of our work, immediate and full-time access to a strong and reliable internet connection is required
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work independently on a wide variety of tasks is required
We especially welcome applicants from communities or backgrounds that have been subject to discrimination or underrepresented in the healthcare system. We also welcome applicants with experience living with chronic disease, rare disease, or pancreatic disease.
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the internship. We would encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.
Dates:
June 2 — August 1st, 2025
Location:
Remote. If selected, our team will be in contact with you.
While this is a volunteer position, we will support applications for funding from your school or other programs.
To Apply: Email your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest, and a writing sample to hiring@mission-cure.org