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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