Fundraising Intern – NGO & Social Impact

Organisation: Rising Star Khilte Chehre (RSKC)

Internship Mode: Remote / Work from Home

Duration: 2–3 Months

Internship Type: Unpaid Internship

Benefits: Internship Certificate, Reimbursement of approved local travel expenses and mobile bill support as per organisational policy

Location: Remote, India

Working Schedule: Flexible, with agreed deliverables, regular reviews and coordination meetings

About Rising Star Khilte Chehre (RSKC)

Rising Star Khilte Chehre (RSKC) is a social-impact organisation pioneering inclusive experiential programmes that promote confidence, independence, participation and social inclusion for persons with disabilities and underprivileged young people.

RSKC works to create meaningful opportunities through inclusive programmes, community engagement and partnerships with corporates, brands, educational institutions and individual supporters.

About the Internship

RSKC invites applications from motivated college students who wish to gain practical exposure to NGO fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR), donor engagement and social-impact partnerships.

As a Fundraising Intern, you will work with the team to research potential supporters, identify partnership opportunities, assist with outreach and contribute to initiatives that help RSKC expand its inclusive programmes.

This is an opportunity to understand how social-impact organisations build partnerships, communicate their mission and develop sustainable support networks.

Important: This is an unpaid learning internship offered by a non-profit organisation. Approved local travel expenses incurred for assigned organisational activities and mobile bill support will be provided as per RSKC policy. No salary or stipend is offered.

Key Responsibilities

- Fundraising Research and Prospect Identification

· Research corporates, CSR teams, foundations, philanthropic organisations, individual donors and potential funding partners.

· Identify organisations whose social-impact priorities align with disability inclusion, education, empowerment and community participation.

· Build and maintain a database of prospective donors and institutional partners.

· Research publicly available CSR initiatives and partnership opportunities.

- Corporate and CSR Partnership Support

· Identify relevant CSR, HR, marketing, sustainability and corporate communications contacts.

· Assist in mapping potential partners to RSKC's inclusive programmes and impact initiatives.

· Support the preparation of prospect lists, introductory notes and partnership briefs.

· Help organise follow-ups and maintain records of outreach and responses.

- Outreach and Communication

· Assist in drafting professional emails, LinkedIn messages and introductory communication for prospective supporters.

· Support follow-up coordination under the guidance of the assigned supervisor.

· Help communicate RSKC's mission, programmes and potential partnership opportunities clearly and responsibly.

· Maintain accurate records of communication and next steps.

- Fundraising Campaign and Partnership Development

· Assist in researching suitable fundraising campaigns and community engagement initiatives.

· Contribute ideas for engaging colleges, youth networks, community groups and potential supporters.

· Support the development of basic fundraising presentations, programme summaries and donor communication material.

· Help identify opportunities for recurring partnerships and long-term engagement.

- Documentation and Reporting

· Maintain organised prospect databases and outreach trackers.

· Prepare weekly progress updates covering research, outreach, responses and pending follow-ups.

· Assist in compiling publicly available information on prospective partners.

· Follow organisational guidelines for confidentiality, data protection and responsible donor communication.

- Learning and Team Collaboration

· Participate in virtual review meetings and learning sessions.

· Work towards mutually agreed weekly deliverables.

· Seek guidance and feedback from the assigned supervisor.

· Follow RSKC's communication, ethical fundraising and safeguarding guidelines.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing courses such as:

· Social Work (BSW/MSW)

· Psychology

· Sociology

· Development Studies

· Business Administration (BBA/MBA)

· Commerce and Finance

· Marketing and Communications

· Public Relations and Media Studies

· Human Resource Management

· Non-profit Management or related disciplines

Students from other disciplines with a genuine interest in social impact and fundraising are also encouraged to apply.

Skills and Qualities We Value

· Good written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Hindi.

· Research, analytical and organisational skills.

· Basic knowledge of Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Office or similar tools.

· Willingness to learn professional outreach and partnership development.

· Self-motivation and the ability to manage assigned tasks while working remotely.

· Professional conduct, reliability and attention to detail.

· Empathy towards persons with disabilities and a commitment to inclusive development.

· Prior fundraising or NGO experience is not mandatory.

Internship Advantages

· Remote working: Work from home with scheduled virtual coordination.

· Practical exposure: Learn about NGO fundraising, CSR partnerships, donor research and institutional outreach.

· Certificate: Receive an internship certificate upon successful completion of the agreed internship duration and deliverables.

· Local travel support: Reimbursement of approved local travel expenses incurred for assigned organizational activities, subject to policy and supporting documentation.

· Mobile bill support: Mobile bill support as per the applicable organisational policy.

· Career development: Gain experience in research, communication, stakeholder mapping, documentation and social-impact programme development.

Internship Terms

· Duration: 2–3 months, as mutually agreed at the time of selection.

· Work arrangement: Remote, with occasional local travel only when assigned and approved.

· Compensation: Unpaid; no salary or stipend is offered.

· Expenses: Eligible local travel expenses and mobile bill support will be covered as per organisational policy.

· Performance: Interns are expected to meet agreed deliverables, attend scheduled reviews and maintain professional standards.

· Certification: Subject to satisfactory completion of the agreed internship requirements.

How to Apply

Interested students may apply through LinkedIn by submitting their résumé and a short statement describing their interest in fundraising, CSR and social-impact work.

Please mention your course, college, current year of study and availability for the next 2–3 months.

Join Rising Star Khilte Chehre and learn how partnerships can help create more inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities and underprivileged young people.

RSKC is committed to respectful, inclusive and ethical engagement with every participant, supporter and partner.

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