Job Title:              Development Intern

Class:                     Internship 

Timeline:            Summer 2026

Reports to:          Executive Director, Milwaukee Bucks Foundation

Location:              Milwaukee, WI - Onsite

This position will be part of our 2026 Summer Internship program. Our program will take place June 1^st through August 7^th and is available to rising Junior and Senior college or university students. 

We will reach out for interviews starting in January 2026!

 What We Offer:

• Mental Health Resources
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program – Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Qualified Parking

Summary: The Development Intern will play a vital role in the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation’s fundraising strategy. Beyond drafting proposals, this individual will help manage the full lifecycle of the grant process—from identifying new funding prospects to reporting on the impact of our work. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how a high-profile foundation manages a diverse portfolio of corporate, foundation, and public relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and edit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and sponsorship decks.
• Tailor existing boilerplate narratives to fit specific funder guidelines and priorities.
• Manage the calendar for all stewardship reports, ensuring 100% on-time compliance.
• Draft stewardship reports that communicate the success of funded programs back to donors, integrating both quantitative data and qualitative stories.
• Build and maintain a prospect pool of potential new funders.
• Conduct deep-dive research on potential funders and partners. Prepare briefings prior to meetings, summarizing key talking points and background information.
• Maintain accurate records ensuring all deadlines, submissions, and touchpoints are logged.
• Track grant outcomes and impact metrics.
• Monitor philanthropic trends to identify new funding streams or shifts in giving priorities.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and must be an upcoming junior or senior as of Summer 2026
• Strong writing and editing skills 
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize information effectively.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing to work select nights and weekends as needed.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.