Summer Intern
Turkish Philanthropy Funds · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- United States
Job highlights
- Gain hands-on nonprofit experience in 2-4 weeks.
- Hybrid program for high school and college students.
- Projects in communications, partnerships, and AI.
- Requires strong detail and organizational skills.
- Apply with resume and cover letter to burcak@tpfund.org.
About the role
Summer Intern - Turkish Philanthropy Funds
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is offering a hybrid Summer Internship Program for Summer 2026. This program is designed for high school and college students interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, communications, partnerships, grantmaking, and social impact work.
Each internship lasts 2 to 4 weeks and is structured around real project-based learning within different departments of TPF. Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per day.
Internship Departments & Responsibilities
- Outreach: Support donor engagement, data organization, and stewardship activities. Maintain accurate information systems and assist with communication and engagement efforts.
- Institutional Partnerships: Support relationship-building with institutions. Assist with research, outreach preparation, and identifying potential partners aligned with TPF’s mission.
- Foundation Relations: Support research on foundations and funding opportunities aligned with TPF’s focus areas, including gender equality, education, and social impact.
- Programs: Support internal program operations and data management, including uploading grants to Salesforce and assisting with a new internal file management system. (College students only)
- Communications: Support TPF’s brand and communications efforts. Assist with content organization, digital assets, and maintaining/updating content on WordPress.
- Earthquake Fund: Support the coordination and tracking of program documentation and reporting processes related to the Earthquake Fund.
- AI: Explore and integrate emerging technologies to support TPF’s work. Conduct research on AI tools and trends, identify practical applications for the Executive Director, and recommend ways to improve efficiency, communications, and impact. (College students only, studying computer science, data science, or Artificial Intelligence)
Qualifications
- High school or college student
- GPA of at least 3.5
- Ability to commit to a 2–4 week internship period and a minimum of 4 hours a day
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Interest in nonprofit work, social impact, education, communications, or global development is strongly encouraged.
Who Should Apply
This program is designed for curious, motivated students eager to learn. If you are interested in nonprofit work, social impact, education, communications, fundraising, or global development, and want to gain real, hands-on experience in how an impact-driven organization operates, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and preferred departments (list top 3) to TPF Institutional Partnerships Lead, Burçak Küçükusta at burcak@tpfund.org.
Key skills/competency
- Nonprofit Operations
- Communications
- Partnerships
- Grantmaking
- Social Impact
- Donor Engagement
- Data Management
- Research
- Content Organization
- AI Integration
Skills & topics
- Summer Intern
- Nonprofit
- Internship
- Communications
- Partnerships
- Social Impact
- Grantmaking
- Student
- High School Intern
- College Intern
- AI
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Nonprofit Operations
- Hybrid Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your application: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight your interest in nonprofit work, social impact, and the specific departments you wish to support at Turkish Philanthropy Funds.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your organizational skills, attention to detail, communication abilities, and any experience with data management or technology, especially AI if applying for that track.
- Address the GPA requirement: Ensure your GPA meets the minimum 3.5 requirement and mention it clearly in your application materials.
- Clearly state your preferences: List your top three preferred departments in your cover letter to demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the internship tracks.
- Follow application instructions: Submit your resume and cover letter to Burçak Küçükusta at burcak@tpfund.org, as specified in the application process.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with Salesforce basics.,Practice data organization and management.,Research AI tools and their applications.,Understand WordPress content management.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you handled confidential information.,How do you manage your time effectively?,Share an experience working in a team.,How do you approach learning new tasks?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Summer Intern Program at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- The Summer Intern Program at Turkish Philanthropy Funds lasts between 2 to 4 weeks, with a required commitment of at least 4 hours per day.
- Am I eligible for the AI internship track at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- The AI internship track at Turkish Philanthropy Funds is exclusively for college students studying computer science, data science, or Artificial Intelligence. High school students are not eligible for this specific track.
- What GPA is required to be considered for a Summer Intern position at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- To be considered for a Summer Intern position at Turkish Philanthropy Funds, applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.5.
- How do I apply for the Summer Intern Program at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- To apply for the Summer Intern Program, please send your resume and cover letter to Burçak Küçükusta at burcak@tpfund.org. Your cover letter should explain your interest and list your top three preferred departments.
- What are the work hours for the Summer Intern Program at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- Interns at Turkish Philanthropy Funds are required to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per day during their 2-4 week internship period.
- Can high school students apply for all internship tracks at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- High school students can apply for most internship tracks, but the Programs and AI tracks are exclusively open to college students.
- What kind of experience can I expect as a Summer Intern at Turkish Philanthropy Funds?
- As a Summer Intern at Turkish Philanthropy Funds, you can expect hands-on, project-based learning in areas such as nonprofit operations, communications, partnerships, grantmaking, and social impact work, tailored to the department you are placed in.