MBA Internship in NGO Management

About KEN Foundation

KEN Foundation is a grassroots non-profit organization focused on social impact through environmental conservation, coastal cleanups, educational outreach for government school children, and community development initiatives.

Role Overview

This MBA internship offers practical experience in NGO management, focusing on fundraising, digital marketing, corporate outreach, and social event management. Interns will contribute to ongoing initiatives, participate in field activities, support awareness campaigns, and assist in planning and executing community projects. The role may also involve field research, developing case studies, and analyzing social challenges. This opportunity is suited for students who thrive on challenges, take initiative, think creatively, and seek to understand operations within resource-constrained social-impact organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Corporate Outreach
• Research potential CSR partners, corporate sponsors, and fundraising opportunities.
• Assist in preparing project proposals, sponsorship presentations, and outreach strategies.
• Explore partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Support fundraising campaigns and maintain records of outreach activities and follow-ups.
• Digital Marketing & Campaign Management
• Plan and develop digital campaigns for environmental awareness, education, community development, and youth empowerment.
• Create social media content, promotional materials, and campaign calendars.
• Support volunteer recruitment and public engagement initiatives.
• Monitor campaign performance and suggest improvements based on results.
• Social Event Management & Project Execution
• Participate in planning and organizing social events, educational activities, drawing competitions, donation drives, and environmental campaigns.
• Assist with event budgets, logistics, volunteer coordination, registrations, and execution.
• Coordinate with community members, volunteers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Learn to manage unexpected challenges and deliver projects with limited resources.
• Fieldwork, Case Studies & Social Research
• Participate in field visits, community interactions, and selected NGO activities.
• Identify community challenges and explore practical, resource-efficient solutions.
• Assist in preparing case studies, campaign reports, and project documentation.
• Observe and analyze how social initiatives are planned, implemented, and evaluated.
• Contribute ideas to improve the reach and effectiveness of community programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent postgraduate management program.
• Genuine interest in the social sector, social entrepreneurship, or community development.
• Ability to enjoy challenges, problem-solving, teamwork, and taking initiative.
• Interest in applying management concepts to real-world situations.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and community activities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work responsibly and learn in a dynamic environment.
• Prior NGO experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Curiosity, commitment, and initiative are highly valued.
• A willingness to learn is essential.

Internship Structure

• Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)
• Work Mode: Hybrid – combining remote work with planned in-person activities.
• Locations: Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
• Compensation: Unpaid | Learning-Oriented | Project-Based.
• Schedule: Agreed in advance, with flexibility for academic commitments and project requirements. Field visits, meetings, and events will be scheduled according to project needs.