Kickstart Your Career in Nonprofit Fundraising

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, in partnership with Spencer Ross, is offering a paid fellowship program designed for college juniors, seniors, recent graduates, early career professionals or those looking to transition into a new field. This opportunity is for someone passionate about making a difference and with a distinct interest in a career in nonprofit fundraising.

As a fellow, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with Broadway Cares’ collaborative development team. From event planning to donor engagement, you’ll learn the ins and outs of nonprofit fundraising while contributing to a mission that changes lives.

This fellowship is your chance to build skills, make connections and take the first step toward a rewarding career in nonprofit fundraising.

What does the fellowship entail?

Responsibilities include:

Research
Writing
Attending meetings
Note-taking
Data entry and reporting
Relationship-building
Event support
Other administrative tasks

We provide:

Regular one-on-one meetings with development fellowship coordinators
Access to the entire development team to provide insight into all aspects of fundraising
Access to fundraising workshops
Mock interviews
Individualized career mentorship, goal-setting, resume review and interview preparation
Weekly stipend of $500
Monthly MetroCard

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, respect and integrity for all.

What will the 2025 schedule look like?

Applicants should be prepared to work in-person in our Times Square office for three full days (10 am-6 pm) or five partial days (five hours/day) during the work week. Additional nights/weekends may be requested depending on the event schedule.

Summer, fall and spring semesters are available. One fellowship available per session.

Summer: May 5 – July 31, 2025 (deadline for submission: March 10, 2025)
Fall: August 18 – December 12, 2025 (deadline for submission: June 23, 2025)

How can I apply?

Applicants should send the following to resumes@broadwaycares.org with the subject “Development Fellowship – Your Name”:

Resume
Personal Statement: In a single page, share an experience that shaped your career path and explain why you are interested in this fundraising training program. Be sure to elaborate on your goals and what you hope to learn from this fellowship. Please indicate which semester(s) you are available.
References: Three professional or academic references who can speak to your work ethic and career aspirations. Include their name, title, connection to you, phone number and email.

How does Broadway Cares make an impact?

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of Broadway, is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theater community, since 1988 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded more than $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the major supporter of the social service programs at the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), including The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts, the HIV/AIDS Initiative and the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative. Broadway Cares provides annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., providing lifesaving medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance. At times of crisis, Broadway Cares also awards one-time humanitarian grants to provide emergency aid across the US and around the world.

But don’t take our word for it. Here are what a few of our past fellows have to say about the development fellowship:

“Broadway Cares provided a nurturing environment where I felt encouraged to ask questions, stay curious and take full advantage of the resources available. Every day that I walked into the office, I felt motivated to learn, grow and be a force for change. Being surrounded by such a supportive, kindhearted and hardworking group of people was truly inspiring.”

– Arely Flores Martinez, fall 2024

“Broadway Cares has supported me in becoming a more confident development professional and I will forever be grateful for their support. I know I will always have a place here and that they will always have a special place in my heart.”

– Rachel Fontenot, summer 2024

“I learned a variety of soft and hard skills that are applicable across my life and career, one of which that surprised me is the ability to think about how to gear communication with different intentions for a variety of audiences. It is something that seems intuitive until you begin to practice and realize that it is a learned skill, one that continually grows and adapts.”

– Jennifer Buritica-Lopez, fall 2023

“The most important skills I took from my time at Broadway Cares were learning how to speak with donors and organizational skills. As a first generation Mexican-American, I am the first one in my family to go to university and work in a professional office space. Never in my four months at Broadway Cares did I feel like I was an outsider. I was brought in with open arms.”

– Jamilli Pacheco-Urquiza, summer 2023

“One of the most surprising things I learned was the sheer power of community support and collaboration. It was inspiring to see how much can be achieved when people come together for a common cause.”

– Mikial Hamilton, spring 2023

“The development fellowship is the perfect opportunity for someone who learns best outside the traditional educational setting. Those who learn by participating in real world situations will excel in this experience because you are doing just that.”

– John Lagucki, fall 2022