Fundraising And Partnerships Intern

About the Role

The Fundraising and Partnerships Intern will support the expansion and strengthening of MAD’s funding base and strategic partnerships. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Coimbatore, with some flexibility for work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching potential donors and partners.
• Preparing outreach lists.
• Assisting in drafting proposals, pitch decks, and grant applications.
• Coordinating communication with existing and prospective partners.
• Scheduling meetings.
• Taking minutes.
• Tracking follow-ups in relevant databases.
• Supporting fundraising campaigns and events.
• Creating basic reports and presentations.
• Maintaining documentation of partnership activities.
• Collaborating with internal teams to gather impact stories and data for donor communication.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to identify potential donors, partners, and funding opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting emails, proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Basic proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., spreadsheets, slide decks, online communication platforms).
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships, with a collaborative mindset and comfort working in distributed teams.
• Capacity to work full-time in a hybrid setup from Coimbatore, including occasional in-person meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Interest in fundraising, social impact, and the non-profit sector.
• Prior internship or volunteer experience in related areas is an advantage.
• Pursuing or having completed a degree in social work, development studies, business, communications, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.