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Business Development Intern

Digital4Good + #ICANHELP
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Business Development Intern

Remote Position - College Credit

Time Commitment: 6-9 Months | 6-10 hours/week (Seasonal/Temporary) Flexible schedule based on school requirements.

General Description:

Working alongside a team of interns, the Seasonal Business Development Intern will spearhead our nonprofit’s community outreach efforts. The person who fills this role can expect to gain practical experience with grant applications, sponsorships, and revenue generation. Following the completion of the 6-month internship term, the Seasonal Business Development Intern will be eligible for advancement to the role of Seasonal Business Development Team Lead Intern (subject to Executive Director’s discretion).

Duties:

  • Coordinate community outreach efforts
  • Develop corporate sponsorship proposals
  • Foster and maintain partner relations
  • Generate business in new geographical markets 
  • Evaluate potential bids and project opportunities to determine alignment with company capabilities and strategic goals
  • Pitch Digital4Good’s mission to inquiring organizations
  • Maintain clear communication with team members on status of assigned project(s) through weekly meetings with the team and supervisor
  • Attend quarterly Advisory Steering Committee
  • Additional Duties, if promoted to Seasonal Business Development Team Lead Intern: Oversee all Seasonal Business Development Team work and due dates; plan and organize quarterly Business Development + Finance Steering Committee Meeting

Learning Objective/Outcomes: 

  • Upon completion of the internship, students will be able to…
    • Create a winning corporate sponsorship proposal
    • Identify attributes of bids/project opportunities that align with organizational capabilities and strategic goals
    • Implement best practices for community outreach and partner relationship management
    • Execute proper Project Management

Resources:

  • Access to ClickUp (virtual project management platform), Instrumentl (grant database), and Intern Work Google Shared Drive
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities with business development professionals

Evaluation:

  • Business Development: Pitch Digital4Good’s mission to at least 10 inquiring organizations and develop at least 3 sponsorship proposals
  • Commitment: Participate in weekly meetings and check-ins (Minimum of 75% attendance)
  • Timeliness and Organization: Track projects and meet all deadlines, or communicate with supervisor before setting new deadlines
  • Brand Integrity: Maintain organization’s brand consistency by using brand voice and designated assets in public-facing communications
  • Engagement: Accumulate points for engaging with organizational social media pages, attending workshops, attending work events, participating in marketing video/photo, filling out survey, and finishing a project/campaign

Mentor & Supervisor Titles: 

Who Are We:

Digital4Good (Formerly #ICANHELP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has impacted hundreds of thousands of students and adults nationwide. Our mission is to empower student change makers seeking to make a positive digital impact and promote digital safety and change through powerfully relevant curricula. 

We see students as part of the solution. When something happens on social media, students see it first. The more we can do to train, guide, and support students online, the more likely they are to take positive action. We partner with major companies like Google, Snap Inc., TikTok, Work2BeWell, and Providence Health to further our goals and amplify our impact.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll get from your internship with us:

  • College credit 
  • Networking and mentoring opportunities with experts in tech and other industries
  • Creative control and opportunity to pitch new ideas
  • Hands-on experience through remote work
  • Building up your portfolio 
  • Free career-building workshops (level up your resume, LinkedIn profile, and more)

*This position complies with the Fair Labor Standard Act