Launching Leaders

The Launching Leaders Internship provides rocket fuel for the career of college students while tackling serious social challenges in the local community.

Why It Matters

Benefits to Launching Leaders:

Leadership development with prominent leaders
Support and Guidance from Nonprofits First Staff
Real-world experience with local nonprofits solving organizational challenges

Benefits to the Community:

Completing projects for under-funded and under-resourced nonprofits
Developing young leaders for the nonprofit sector
Creating institutional collaboration between local universities and nonprofits

Program Details

Our local nonprofits have countless programs and projects that they would like to accomplish but simply lack the resources and staffing to do so. Launching Leaders is ready to fill this gap with university interns completing these projects.

Each semester, interns will support local nonprofits by completing significant projects to advance their missions in areas such as:

Marketing
Social Media
Volunteer Administration
Fundraising and Events
Policy Development
Program Development

Through the program, Interns will benefit from intentional career support, leadership training, and meaningful project experience all while being equipped for a leadership career in the nonprofit sector.

Testimonials From Our Graduates

“Looking back on my four years of college, Launching Leaders was one of my most formative professional experiences. Anyone who wants to leverage their career for positive change should participate in a program like Launching Leaders.”

- Luke Evangelista, Launching Leaders Intern/Graduate 2024

“The NPF Launching Leaders program gave me the opportunity to engage and learn about the framework and impact of nonprofits…I hold the internship as a key highlight in my career that empowered me to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in my current position at the United Way of Palm Beach County.”

- Sam Mackey, Launching Leaders Intern/Graduate 2024

Have a Project to Submit?

If your nonprofit organization has a need and you feel like a Launching Leaders intern may be able to support you, submit your request for a project to us!

Request for Launching Leaders Service-Learning Project Proposals. Click Here

Intern FAQs

Who can participate in the Launching Leaders program?  Undergraduate and graduate students from local universities such as PBAU, FAU, Keiser University, Lynn University, and Palm Beach State College who are seeking internships in the nonprofit sector are eligible to participate.
Are the internships paid positions? The internships are paid positions with more details to be provided upon application to the program. The program is designed to attract both students who prefer paid or unpaid internships.
How can interested students apply for the Launching Leaders program? Students should contact Nonprofits First directly launchingleaders@nonprofitsfirst.org. Internships will be posted through Handshake, LinkedIn and university career services departments.
What is the duration of an internship with the Launching Leaders program? Internships typically last for the duration of a college semester, allowing students to fully engage with their assigned nonprofit organization and service project.
What kind of support do interns receive during their time in the program? Interns are empowered and supported by Nonprofits First staff throughout the semester, ensuring they have the guidance needed to successfully complete their projects.

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