Nonprofit Fundraising Intern (Remote) | SPARK business academy | Handshake
We are hiring a small, high-performing team of 4–5 interns to support our fundraising and partnerships efforts for our nonprofit nationwide. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role (100% remote) where you will help identify and engage potential donors, foundations, and community partners. You will gain real-world experience in nonprofit development, sales, and relationship-building. What You’ll Do
- Research and identify prospective donors, foundations, and corporate partners
- Conduct outreach via email, LinkedIn and other channels
- Help schedule meetings with prospective partners and supporters
- Track outreach and responses in spreadsheet
- Assist in preparing outreach materials and messaging
- Support partnership development with organizations
- Collaborate directly with the Executive Director on strategy and execution
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to nonprofit development, fundraising and partnership strategy
- Experience in business development, sales, and relationship management
- Mentorship from a founder with a background in finance and entrepreneurship
- Resume-building impact work with measurable outcomes
Who We’re Looking For
- Current undergraduate or graduate student (business, communications, public policy, or related fields preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with outreach and proactive engagement
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Interest in education, social impact, or nonprofit work
Internship Details
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Compensation: $1,000 stipend
- Time commitment: Flexible 8-12 hours/week
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