DivInc | Sponsorships & Fundraising Associate

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, DivInc. 

Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about DivInc here

WHO Is DivInc?

DivInc.org accomplishes its mission by addressing systemic inequity in the startup ecosystem and working as an entrepreneur support organization (ESO)  focused on inclusive startup ecosystem building, providing the structural change for women and BIPOC entrepreneurs to access capital, mentoring, networking, and other essential resources they need to build and sustain high-growth businesses. At the heart of DivInc is community and collaboration to create thriving inclusive startup ecosystems. We served over 15,000 BIPOC entrepreneurs through workshops/events, helping them establish, grow, and sustain successful businesses. We worked with over 200+ mentors/advisors and hundreds of corporations/organizations that are part of the tech startup ecosystems. Our efforts have created mindset shifts and helped transform the ecosystem to be much more intentional about inclusivity. 

The long-term goal of our work is to close the social and racial gap through entrepreneurship and build an economy that allows for greater equity. By sparking entrepreneurship, we will allow historically underserved founders to build generational wealth, build generational tech entrepreneurship knowledge, and enable BIPOC and women founders to become major job creators. DivInc portfolio companies will generate an estimated $30M in business valuations within 12 months of completing our  program. Beyond the direct benefits to founders, this is a major investment in historically underserved populations that is serving as a long-term investment in creating generational wealth and closing the wealth gap.

Compensation: $20/hr USD

Job Description: 

Our role is to source funding from businesses and grantors who are passionate about our mission.  We do this in many ways in which we welcome support from this internship:

Role/Responsibilities:

• Sharing supportive posts of businesses and grantors events.
• Creating LinkedIn connections to intro DivInc.
•  Tracking our donor’s missions on social media to attend/co-share their activities.
• Research communities with relevant opportunities (i.e. Pledge 1%) and send intro mail packages to potential funders.
• Send thank you cards/letters to our funders.

Qualifications: 

• Passion for Inclusion and Entrepreneurship:
  • An earnest interest in promoting inclusivity in the startup ecosystem and contributing to the mission of DivInc.
• Communication Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively share supportive posts, create LinkedIn connections, and communicate with potential funders.
• Social Media Savvy:
  • Comfort and familiarity with various social media platforms to track donor activities and engage with the community effectively.
• Research Abilities:
  • Strong research skills to identify communities with relevant opportunities, potential funders, and stay informed about their activities.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Ability to manage and track donor missions, schedule activities, and send timely thank-you cards/letters.
• Networking Aptitude:
  • Comfort with networking, both online and potentially in person, to introduce DivInc to potential supporters.
• Initiative and Proactivity:
  • Willingness to take initiative and proactively contribute to the fundraising efforts of DivInc.
• Time Management:
  • Capability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines within the context of a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.
• Alignment with Mission:
  • A deep alignment with DivInc's mission and a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to its long-term goals.

If these activities sound like incredible fun, you welcome the opportunity to serve a meaningful nonprofit, and you’re ready to learn from a successful development team, please apply.