About The “Intern” Role

Durham Success Summit seeks motivated students (at all levels) interested in a fulfilling career within nonprofit operations and management, social impact, or philanthropy. We are committed to fostering the growth of tomorrow’s leaders through hands-on experience and valuable exposure across our organization.

Program Overview

The Durham Success Summit Rotational Internship Program is a structured, immersive experience designed to identify, develop, and retain top talent passionate about making a local, regional, and deeply personal impact.

Spanning vital areas such as Operations, Partnerships, Corporate Engagement, Development and Fundraising, and Programming, and Research, the program is built to offer an expansive overview of nonprofit management and impact strategy.

Interns will embark on their journey with an in-person kickoff event, leading into their varied rotations. Throughout the program, participants will have dedicated support, mentorship from senior leadership, and numerous learning opportunities to navigate their career pathways effectively.

Core Competencies Focus

• Community Engagement
• Fundraising, Grant Writing, Development
• Policy, Political Analysis, & Advocacy
• Digital Media and Content
• Data Analysis
• Program & Project Management

Program Highlights

• Conduct in-depth research, analyze key trends, and deliver actionable insights to influence decision-making processes.
• Collaborate closely with nonprofit stakeholders (including, but not limited to our expansive network educational, governmental and community stakeholders, business owners, and alumni) to accomplish special projects to drive strategic initiatives and project delivery.
• Own your own projects from start to finish. We’ll work with you to design a clear, tangible output that is aligned with your interests and organizational need.