Policy Intern at GoFundMe

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fundraising, Nonprofit, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Located in San Diego, CA or San Francisco, CA
Strong interpersonal skills
A passion for helping and bringing people together
Excellent organization, project management, and attention to detail
Superior written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

Support the Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement team across all aspects of work
Assist with outreach activities, tracking of relationships, and researching potential partnership prospects
Draft agendas, memos, meeting summaries, and other documents as needed
Help with event planning, execution, and follow up
Research and tracking of pending policy areas of interest

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Stakeholder EngagementRelationship BuildingPolicy ResearchOutreachEvent PlanningProject ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationAttention to Detail

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location and work arrangement for this internship?

Candidates must be located in San Diego, CA or San Francisco, CA, with in-office expectations three days per week. This is a 10-week internship from May 27th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026.

What are the required skills for the Policy Intern position?

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for helping and bringing people together, excellent organization, project management, and attention to detail, as well as superior written and verbal communication abilities.

What benefits are offered to interns at GoFundMe?

Interns enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits, along with holistic support including financial assistance for hybrid work, generous parental leave, flexible time-off, and mental health resources.

What is the company culture like at GoFundMe?

GoFundMe offers a mission-driven, innovative environment with a diverse, passionate, collaborative team that celebrates success, guided by core values like 'impatient to be great,' 'find a way,' 'earn trust every day,' and 'fueled by purpose.'

What makes a strong candidate for this Policy Intern role?

Strong candidates have the required skills in interpersonal communication, organization, and project management, plus nice-to-haves like experience in external engagement, knowledge of fundraising, or crisis response, along with a passion for GoFundMe's mission.

GoFundMe

Online platform for crowdfunding and fundraising

About GoFundMe

GoFundMe is an online platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for various needs and aspirations. Users can create fundraising campaigns in just five minutes by sharing their stories and soliciting donations from their networks and beyond. The platform caters to a wide range of clients, including those facing medical emergencies, families in need of memorial funds, students seeking educational support, and nonprofits looking for financial assistance. GoFundMe operates globally and has built a community of over 100 million people who have collectively raised $25 billion through more than 200 million donations. The company generates revenue through voluntary tips from donors and a small transaction fee on each donation, which helps cover payment processing costs and maintain platform security. GoFundMe's goal is to provide a safe and user-friendly experience for both donors and recipients, leveraging community support to help people meet their financial needs.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$1,178.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Social ImpactIndustries

501-1,000Employees