Program Overview
The Give Miami Day Communications & Marketing Micro Internship Program connects emerging communications and marketing students or professionals with local nonprofit organizations preparing to fundraise on Give Miami Day. Through this pilot program, selected interns will provide 20 hours of communications and marketing project-based support to a participating nonprofit between October 1 and December 1, 2026, helping organizations strengthen their Give Miami Day campaigns while gaining hands-on experience in the nonprofit and social impact sector.
Interns will be matched with an organization based on their skills, interests, availability, and the organization’s communications needs. Depending on the organization, projects may include developing social media content, strengthening Give Miami Day messaging, creating a communications calendar, updating the organization’s Give Miami Day profile on the Give Miami Day platform, developing storytelling content, or supporting other campaign communications.
Interns will receive a $500 stipend for 20 hours of project execution. Please note this micro internship will not count towards college credits.
About Give Miami Day
Give Miami Day is Greater Miami’s annual giving day, bringing our community together to support local nonprofit organizations and the causes they champion. Organized by The Miami Foundation, it is an opportunity for individuals, families, businesses, and community members to discover and donate to nonprofits across Miami-Dade County.
Important Dates
- Orientation Date: September 29, 2026 9:30-11:00am
- Program Timeline: October 1–December 1, 2026
- Time Commitment: 20 hours total
- Stipend: $500 – The $500 stipend will be processed after intern submits the required survey at the conclusion of the program.
Typical Projects
Interns will be matched with one participating nonprofit organization, supervised by a member of the matched organization. While there will not be a comprehensive onboarding or orientation led by the organization specifically, this project-based work will be supplemented by direction and necessary context from the matched organization’s staff. Interns may support an organization’s:
- Digital presence by updating or strengthening the organization’s Give Miami Day profile, reviewing existing digital content, and/or identifying opportunities to improve calls to action
- Communications strategy, developing or refining their Give Miami Day communications calendar, helping identify audiences and key messages, and/or
creating a basic campaign strategy for diverse audiences - Content creation including social media posts, email copy, storytelling or content ideas, graphics or creative assets, repurposing existing organizational content
- Campaign execution towards scheduling content, organizing campaign assets, supporting outreach, and/or tracking communications activity
What We’re Looking For
- Students and young professionals 18 and over with any combination of competencies: communications, marketing, public relations, journalist, digital media, graphic design, social media, impact storytelling, and/or content creation.
- Curious, dependable, and creative interns who are eager to support local organizations and learn about fundraising campaigns.
- Communicative and motivated to help drive donations by supporting an organization’s mission.
How to Apply
Please fill out this form by September 8th, 2026, which includes a resume upload, a statement of interest, and agreeing to internship expectations.
If you have any questions, please reach out via email to Rob Collins, Community Engagement Manager, The Miami Foundation at rcollins@miamifoundation.org