Business Development INTERN

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential sponsors, donors, and grant opportunities
• Support outreach efforts to businesses, philanthropists, and institutions
• Help develop partnership proposals, decks, and email campaigns
• Assist in building a donor database and stewardship processes
• Track progress and contribute to regular fundraising strategy meetings
• Create materials to communicate mission impact for potential funders

Qualifications:

• Strong research and communication skills
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, business development, or marketing
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Previous experience in development or sales is a plus, but not required

Additional Info: This is (currently) an unpaid role with the potential to become paid and expand hours. May be used for academic internship credit. Ideal for business, nonprofit management, or communications students.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying and mapping local businesses of color to spotlight and support
• Coordinate outreach efforts to onboard business owners into the initiative
• Support planning and logistics for pop-ups, events, and local promotions
• Maintain database of participating businesses and their offerings
• Contribute to social media content and storytelling to highlight economic impact
• Collaborate with community leaders and partner organizations

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for economic justice, entrepreneurship, and community building
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Experience with outreach, research, or event planning is a plus

Additional Info:
This is an unpaid volunteer position and may qualify as an internship. Ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in community development, business, and racial equity.

Responsibilities:

• Distribute Joyful Deeds cards through partnerships and local hubs
• Collect, archive, and share stories received via email or social media
• Assist in managing digital tracking of card journeys and submissions
• Coordinate with community groups, schools, and organizations for distribution
• Support public engagement campaigns (online and offline)
• Help maintain a content calendar with uplifting stories and milestones

Qualifications:

• Strong written communication and social media skills
• Interest in mental health, kindness, and collective care
• Organized, with attention to detail
• Comfortable managing digital content and outreach

Additional Info:
This is an unpaid volunteer role that can count as internship experience. Ideal for students in communications, social work, nonprofit management, or storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate interactive brain games, discussions, and creative exercises
• Adapt workshops to meet the needs of various cognitive and physical abilities
• Collect informal feedback from participants to improve session quality
• Help coordinate logistics, including scheduling and materials
• Assist with partnership outreach to local senior-serving institutions
• Create a welcoming, joyful atmosphere for all participants

Qualifications:

• Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
• Experience working with older adults a plus, but not required
• Comfortable leading small groups and facilitating discussion
• Interest in public health, aging, mental wellness, or community service

Additional Info:
This unpaid volunteer role qualifies for internship credit. Ideal for those studying psychology, public health, gerontology, or recreation therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Support planning and coordination of pop-ups and community events
• Conduct neighborhood outreach and relationship-building
• Liaise with nonprofits and small businesses for joint programming
• Coordinate logistics including permits, supplies, and volunteer scheduling
• Help gather community feedback to inform future activations
• Assist with storytelling and documentation for impact tracking

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and people skills
• Familiarity with community engagement, organizing, or place-based initiatives
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings/weekends for events
• Bilingual skills a plus (but not required)

Additional Info:
This is an unpaid position that may qualify as internship credit. Especially suited for students or changemakers interested in community development, social impact, or urban studies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with development and editing of curriculum and materials
• Support facilitation logistics, including online learning platforms and handouts
• Engage with students, track participation, and gather feedback
• Help prepare reflective journaling or discussion prompts
• Conduct research on historical events and figures for lesson plans
• Document lessons learned and help produce post-course reports or summaries

Qualifications:

• Interest in history, education, strategy, or leadership development
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills
• Experience in curriculum design, tutoring, or teaching a plus
• Organized and detail-oriented

Additional Info:
This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity that can count as academic internship credit. Excellent opportunity for education, history, or public policy majors.