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Fall Corporate Partnerships Intern

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Fairfield, CT, USA
Internship

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join the Corporate Partnerships team.

The Corporate Partnerships team is a dynamic group of individuals that collaborate to develop strategic partnerships with some of the world’s largest corporations. We work with companies to address the unique and complex challenges facing children, their families and communities, while simultaneously creating value for the companies' businesses and brands. We develop long-term, shared value partnerships that encompass programmatic funding, innovation, product donations, cause marketing campaigns, advocacy and employee engagement.

As a Corporate Partnerships intern, you will support our efforts to cultivate new partners and grow existing partners in a variety of industries through research, writing and project management.

You will be in a unique position to learn about the corporate philanthropic landscape and trends, our programs in health, education and protection and have the opportunity to network within the organization to develop a firm understanding of how NGOs and the private sector make an impact together.  

You will gain transferable skills that would be applicable to a variety of roles, but the ideal candidate will see this opportunity as a stepping-stone to a career in the non-profit industry, fundraising, marketing, sales or client services.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Identify and research strategic markets and specific companies that could be a good fit for Save the Children
  • Develop account briefs on corporate partners to help support the cultivation and evolution of partnership plans
  • Assist the team with the development of compelling materials and collateral (i.e. proposals, grant reports, presentations, marketing materials, articles, etc.)
  • Shadow team members in meetings/calls and support projects as needed
  • Complete tasks pertaining to donor management and administration
  • Track projects and present learnings to the team upon completion of internship
Skills/Experience: 
  • You must be an actively enrolled undergraduate or have graduated within 6 months of start date
  • You are passionate about helping children and believe in transforming children's lives
  • You are a go-getter and eager to learn about international development, corporate fundraising and the non-profit sector
  • You are a communication ace that can eloquently convey your thoughts and ideas, both written and orally
  • You are an information sponge, stay up-to-date on current U.S. and international events, and excited to research a variety of topics in-depth
  • You're a strategic thinker that can connect the dots and help develop a partnership plan
  • You have an enthusiastic attitude that values innovative ideas, and you're not afraid to share them
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
  • You are currently eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Networking program with managers across the organization
  • Flexible schedule
  • A family friendly work environment
  • The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 4 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit