Fundraising for Salesforce Intern (IINE Boston) at International Institute of New England

Spring 2026 Fundraising for Salesforce Intern (IINE Boston) The International Institute of New England is a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving refugees and immigrants in Boston MA Lowell MA and Manchester NH. The Institute offers internships to students graduate students and recent graduates with demonstrated interest or experience in supporting refugee asylee and immigrant populations. Each internship includes an educational component through which interns contextualize their experience and reflect on their service.All internships are unpaid and correspond roughly with the US semester system:Spring Internship: January 20th 2026 through May 8th 2026First consideration is given to applicants that can commit at least 16 hours per week over the course of the semester outlined above. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether their schedule fits the semester system; IINE makes exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Slots fill quickly and candidates are encouraged to apply earlier than the requested date above.Please note that this internship will be a hybrid format meaning that some in-person hours at our Boston MA office are required.First consideration is given to applicants that can commit at least 16 hours per week over the course of the semester outlined above. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether their schedule fits the semester system; IINE makes exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Slots fill quickly and candidates are encouraged to apply earlier than the requested date above.Please note that this internship can either be hybrid with some in person hours on Thursdays in our Boston office or fully remote for the right candidate. Salesforce for Fundraising Internship OverviewAs a Salesforce for Fundraising Intern you will work closely with the Development Data Manager to support and enhance the fundraising teams Salesforce database. Your responsibilities will include data clean-up drafting and updating standard operating procedures testing new features contributing to the development of innovative features generating simple reports and participating in an ongoing documentation clean-up project.Reports To: Development Data ManagerLocation: Boston MA (hybrid remote for the right candidate)Key ResponsibilitiesProvide data entry and quality assurance support including duplicate management to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the Salesforce database.Collaborate with the Development Data Manager to draft and update user guides for existing processes.Support testing of new database features to streamline fundraising efforts.Generate simple reports to track key fundraising metrics.Work on an ongoing technical documentation clean-up project.Participate in fundraising-related meetings and activities to gain exposure to the various aspects of nonprofit development and contribute insights from a data management perspective. QualificationsInterest in international refugee asylee and/or immigrant issues.Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential.Familiarity with databases especially in a non-profit context preferred. Knowledge of Salesforces Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) a plus but not required.Excellent organizational verbal written and interpersonal skills.Self-motivated with the ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently. Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the internship you will:Gain hands-on experience in maintaining and improving a database used by a nonprofit fundraising team.Understand data clean-up procedures and quality assurance protocols within the Salesforce platform specifically tailored to support non-profit fundraising efforts.Develop skills in drafting and updating user guides to ensure streamlined processes.Demonstrate an understanding of testing new features and contributing to the development of innovative database functionalities.Learn about the intricacies of non-profit fundraising including donor management campaign tracking and reporting within the Salesforce environment.Strengthen organizational and time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks.Understand the importance of data accuracy and integrity in fundraising efforts understanding its impact on donor relationships and overall organizational success.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1