Prospect Research Internship

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations seeks a Prospect Research Intern, for its Prospect Intelligence and Analytics Research Team within Development.  Position SummaryWWF seeks a Prospect Research Intern to support the Prospect Intelligence & Analytics team within its Development department. This role contributes to the preparation of briefing materials and high-priority documentation for executive-level events, conducts research to support donor prospecting and profile development, and helps maintain accurate data within internal systems. The intern will also assist with drafting and editing Development research materials while providing administrative and project support across a range of research initiatives. Responsibilities  Conduct research using publicly available sources, subscription databases, and internal WWF tools to support event briefings, donor profiles, and other prospect research projects. Assist with composing, writing, editing and prooing materials used in the cultivation of current donors and prospects. Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring compliance with WWF data security policies and IT protocols. Track information and manage digital records by inputting, updating and verifying data in an internal database.  Support the preparation of briefing materials and documentation for high-level events, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Assist research staff in identifying, evaluating, and tracking prospective donors to support strategic outreach and relationship-building efforts. Provide administrative and project support across the team, including special projects and time-sensitive assignments as needed. Learning Outcomes Develop strong organizational and project coordination skills through the preparation of high-priority materials and support of executive-level events and initiatives. Gain experience in prospect research and analysis by contributing to the identification, evaluation, and tracking of prospective donors and strategic connections. Build professional skills in adaptability, communication, and problem-solving while supporting a range of administrative and operational functions in a fast-paced environment. Access to all available WWF programming to deepen understanding of conservation priorities and expand professional networks. Develop familiarity with research and data management tools, including Microsoft Office, Blackbaud CRM, SharePoint, Bloomberg, iWave, LexisNexis, Altrata, Candid and more.