The Development Summer Internship Program (D-SIP)
Join a Diverse Community
of U-M undergraduates taking advantage of U-M's unique, 12-week paid development internship. Each week, work alongside top fundraising professionals and attend a three-credit course taught by a U-M faculty member. Development offers a unique opportunity to combine your personal growth with work that transforms people's lives.
Apply now to be a part of D-SIP 2021!
Jibran Ahmed
"D-SIP provided me with countless learning opportunities about philanthropy and the ability to have a fun, rewarding internship – I cannot imagine a better way to spend a summer in Michigan!"
—Jibran Ahmed (BBA '16), D-SIP ‘14
Brianna Kennedy
“D-SIP helped me to learn more about myself in three short months than I thought it would. In knowing all that I know now, I truly believe I have a better basis for the future of who I am and who I want to be.”
—Brianna Kennedy (BS '19), D-SIP '18
Jason Rowland
"This past summer exposed me to the field of development. No matter what career I pursue, my participation in the D-SIP program — from meeting with donors to mock interviews and other professional development — has set me up for success in the future."
—Jason Rowland (BA '19), D-SIP '17
Gretchen Mason
“Through my D-SIP experience I was able to expand my view of philanthropy as something that requires action, partnership, and engagement.”
—Gretchen Mason (BA '17), D-SIP '16