Fundraising Intern

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Intern to support our CFO in  executing fundraising strategies to sustain and expand our programs. As a Fundraising Intern,  you will assist in grant writing, donor stewardship, and event coordination, gaining valuable  experience in non-profit fundraising and development. You will also create and maintain new  relationships with Partnerships and Sponsorships, focusing on outreach to businesses. This is  an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful community projects while developing  your skills in fundraising and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

Grants & Fundraising:

• Assist in researching and identifying potential grant opportunities.
• Support the preparation of grant applications, including drafting proposals and  compiling required documentation.
• Help maintain accurate records of grant submissions, reporting deadlines, and  funder communications.

Donor Stewardship:

• Assist in maintaining relationships with existing donors through regular  communication and updates.
• Help create impact reports and newsletters to highlight donor contributions  and program achievements.
• Support the team in organizing donor appreciation activities to foster donor  loyalty and retention.

Event Marketing & Fundraising Campaigns:

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote fundraising events and  campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for fundraising events, including virtual events,  charity drives, and sponsorship initiatives.
• Help create promotional materials and social media content to boost event  attendance and donations.

Partnerships & Sponsorships:

• Assist in identifying potential partners and sponsors to support our  initiatives.
• Support outreach efforts to establish and nurture collaborative relationships for  mutual growth.

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
 

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 
 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page