Upcoming Deadlines
Dr. Russell G. Mawby Internship - Council of Michigan Foundations
Date and Time
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Description
The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) is a statewide membership association for philanthropic organizations, their staff and trustees. We lead, strengthen and support Michigan’s community of philanthropy in the relentless pursuit of equitable systems and inclusive diversity. Our community includes hundreds of young people engaged in youth grantmaking organizations across the state. The success and growth of youth philanthropy in Michigan has been made possible in part through the early leadership and generosity of Dr. Russell G. Mawby, president emeritus of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The Mawby Fund for Kids was established as a permanent endowment fund at CMF to promote the involvement of Michigan youth in philanthropy; the Mawby Intern plays a vital role in supporting these efforts. To learn more about youth philanthropy at CMF, visit www.michiganfoundations.org/people/youth-philanthropy.
Experience & Learning
This role includes outstanding opportunities for growth and learning, as highlighted below:
Event Planning & Coordination
- Gain hands-on experience organizing large-scale youth leadership events, including logistics, registration, and session design.
- Learn how to design and support programs that center youth voice and reflect equitable practices in philanthropy.
Facilitation & Youth Engagement
- Develop skills in facilitating youth-led meetings and retreats, supporting peer-led discussions, and serving as a liaison between youth and staff.
- Gain experience in supporting and empowering youth leaders.
Project Management
- Learn how to manage schedules, coordinate communications, and maintain documentation for a multi-stakeholder committee.
Professional Communication
- Deepen skills in creating social media content, drafting agendas, and producing reports and manuals that support program continuity.
- Strengthen written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences, including youth, staff, and external partners.
- Gain proficiency in using collaborative tools (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Salesforce, Zoom) to manage projects and facilitate virtual meetings.
Eligibility
- Completed at least 1 semester of college and currently enrolled in college
- Minimum 19 years old (as of December)
Essential Skills
- Youth philanthropy experience preferred. Experience as a member of a Michigan Youth Advisory Council and/or as an attendee of the Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference is preferred but not required.
- Event planning experience.
- Facilitation experience preferred.
- Scheduling and meeting coordination experience.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to connect with youth, advisors and staff.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Google Suite.
- Social media management and graphic design experience preferred, with a working knowledge of Instagram and Canva or similar online design tools.
This event has been tagged as careercenter, cuse, fellowships, and nonprofit.
Information
For more information, please visit: https://www.michiganfoundations.org/people/career-center/dr-russell-g-mawby-internship-2
Contact
For more information about this and other fellowships, email [email protected].