JOBS AVAILABLE

Fundraising Intern (Unpaid)
 

Organization: The Tiny House Project
Location: Remote (United States)
Employment Type: Internship (Unpaid)
Duration: Flexible / Ongoing
Compensation: Unpaid (College credit available)
 

About The Tiny House Project
 

The Tiny House Project builds tiny house emergency shelters and permanent homes for veterans and the houseless. For over 11 years, we’ve been on a mission to save lives, restore dignity, and provide a hand up—not a handout.
 

We are currently fundraising to build our permanent base of operations and Veteran Village, which will allow us to expand our work nationwide. If you’re passionate about helping people, creating change, and doing something meaningful, we’d love to have you on our team.
 

Position Overview
 

The Fundraising Intern will assist in developing, organizing, and executing fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and grant research. This role offers a flexible schedule, remote work, and the opportunity to make a real impact while gaining hands-on nonprofit experience.
 

Responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities (grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and donors)

• Assist with grant writing and donor communication

• Help plan, create, and execute fundraising campaigns to meet goals

• Maintain accurate donor and fundraising records

• Collaborate with marketing and outreach efforts, including social media and email campaigns

• Conduct research on donor trends and fundraising best practices

• Contribute creative ideas to engage donors and expand our funding base

• Attend regular Zoom check-ins with the CEO and collaborate with other interns
   

Qualifications

• Passion for helping people, housing veterans, and supporting the houseless

• Interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, marketing, or social impact

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and team-oriented

• Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

• Creative and proactive in problem solving

• Fundraising experience preferred, but not required

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with people from diverse backgrounds
   

Skills You’ll Gain

• Fundraising strategy and donor relations

• Grant research and proposal writing

• Nonprofit marketing and communications

• Campaign planning and project management

• Remote collaboration and leadership skills
   

Benefits

• College credit (if applicable)

• Consideration for a paid position after successful completion of the internship or campaign

• Flexible schedule — work on your own time, meet your goals

• Gain real-world nonprofit experience and build your professional network

• Make a meaningful impact and be part of a mission-driven team

• Feel proud knowing you’re doing something that truly matters
   

Time Commitment
 

Flexible — you set your own hours. Whether it’s 5 minutes a day or 20 hours a week, your amount of focus determines your success.
 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short statement (1–2 paragraphs) explaining why you’d like to join The Tiny House Project and how our mission connects with you.
 

📧 Send applications to: Staff@TheTinyHouse.org or fill out the form below.