Fundraising and Development Research Intern for Fall 2025

About Koszyn & Company:

Koszyn & Company is a Capital Campaign, fundraising, strategic planning, and program development firm, considered one of the top firms of its kind in the country. Now in its twenty-third year, Koszyn & Company has worked with over 150 nonprofit institutions, including NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Columbia University, The Public Theater, Park Avenue Armory, The University Club of New York, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Center for Arts Education, Greenwich Historical Society, World Federation of U.N. Associations, Asian Cultural Council, The Horticultural Society of New York, Studio Museum in Harlem, Target ALS, Waterfront Alliance, The National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the New York State Department of Education, for which the firm was the private fundraising counsel to match the $700 million federal “Race to the Top” award. The firm has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for institutions ranging from start-ups to well-established, world-renowned institutions. Prior to starting the company, founder Jayme Koszyn was the executive in charge of BAM’s first-ever Department of Education and Humanities and stage director of twenty years in regional theaters and universities. She has spoken around the world about philanthropy and western approaches, from New York City to Seattle, from Boston to Shanghai. Ms. Koszyn was nominated for the 2021 Crain’s New York’s Most Powerful Women, Inc’s Female100Founders Award, and is the recipient of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Award for Services to our Youth. The company has been named Crain’s New York Notable Consultant for four straight years (2018-2021) and Best Woman-Owned Business (2021). The staff includes both emerging young professionals and seasoned fundraising veterans, and provides numerous opportunities for career education and growth. Since its inception, Koszyn & Company has fully paid their interns for the work they produce.

Our interns have received invaluable training and, in addition to obtaining jobs at our firm, have gone on to work at major non-profit institutions and/or started their own companies, including The High Line, Asia Society, Columbia University, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the U.S. State Department, among other distinguished careers. A subset of interns have gone on to work for the company full-time.

Position Description:

Koszyn & Company’s internships are opportunities for self-starters with a strong interest in the nonprofit field, entrepreneurism, and gaining valuable hands-on experience and professional skills. Given the dynamic environment, interns will be able to work closely with senior staff and be involved in many aspects of fundraising and development. There are potential openings for the fall of 2025 for candidates who, if based in New York City, can work both virtually and from Koszyn & Company’s NY office. The interns will work but not be limited to working in three specific focus areas relating to the overall goals of Koszyn & Company:

Research: executing research for individual, institutional, and corporate prospects. Projects may include:

• Supporting the overall marketing efforts for the firm

• Supporting the creation of producing foundation and corporate research

• Assisting in mailings for clients and the firm

Development: training in the strategy and execution of fundraising plans. Projects may include:

• Prospect analysis: individual, institutional, and corporate

• Assisting staff with copyediting

Marketing: implementing marketing plans and generating designed materials. Projects may include:

• Assisting in research for client collateral

• Supporting staff with event execution

Qualifications:

The candidate must demonstrate the following qualifications for consideration:

• Must be enrolled at or a recent graduate of an accredited academic institution

• Interest in fundraising and the nonprofit sector

• Stellar research skills and attention to detail

• Must be proficient in Word and Excel; advanced computer skills a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a team environment

• Maturity, motivation, and a positive attitude

Koszyn & Company is a values-based company. We are looking for a candidate who has the following

qualities/values:

• Ability to completely honor confidentiality on all levels

• Integrity

• Patience

• Tenacity

• Superb work ethic (reliability, punctuality)

• Trustworthiness

• Enthusiasm

• A “silver lining,” “glass is half full,” attitude

• Professionalism

Hours & Compensation:

Hourly pay for interns is $20. The internship, approximately 10-20 hours per week, will span from September to December 2025 – with the possibility of extension. The preferred start date for this position is September 2nd. However, we are flexible given school schedules.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Monday, August 11. These internships are highly competitive, and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Monday, August 11. These internships are highly competitive, and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis.

08/11/2025