WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field โ with one million members in the United States and five million supporters globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE is WWFโs summer internship program. Launched in 2021, it is a paid internship opportunity aimed at a pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students who could bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental sector. In particular, WWF aims to employ interns who have not previously had a breadth of professional experience and have not previously considered conservation as a career pathway.
Position Summary
WWFโs members who donate on a recurring basis (each month, quarter, or year) sometimes stop giving - why and what can we do to prevent this from happening? This internship will dive deep into donor trends and data to help the Membership team improve donor retention! Learn from digital fundraising and stewardship experts who have decades of experience. Identify key moments to test new retention tactics across channels, including email, telemarketing, SMS, and mail. Find ways to deepen the supporter connection to our conservation mission and inspire our most loyal members to continue giving.
Responsibilities
Internship Description:
Analyze giving trends of recurring donors Identify moments to test and optimize retention Research best practices and industry trends for recurring donor retention A/B test tactics for upgrading sustaining gift amounts Determine how to use incentives and new benefits to inspire loyalty Personalize and segment marketing language to target different types of donors in meaningful ways Provide support for Digital Fundraising and Stewardship Team
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing a graduate program in business, marketing, or communications. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 16, 2025). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong writing, research, and analytical skills. Able to prioritize deadlines, work on multiple projects, and manage relationships across the organization. Keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Identifies and aligns with WWFโs core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular. Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.