Fundraising Intern

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate or finalyear student in Project Management, Social Sciences, Communications, Business, International Relations, or a related field.
  
• Strong interest in fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit sustainability.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Basic understanding of NGOs, donor funding, or development work is an added advantage.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.
  

Donor Research & Opportunity Identification

• Conduct donor, foundation, and corporate research to identify funding opportunities aligned with inABLE’s strategic priorities.
  
• Support mapping of donors by thematic focus, geography, and funding cycles.
  

Proposal & Grant Development Support

• Assist in drafting and reviewing fundraising proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and grant applications.
  
• Support the compilation of proposal annexes, budgets (in coordination with finance), and supporting documentation.
  
• Contribute to donor reports, including narrative progress updates and impact summaries.
  

Donor Communications & Engagement

• Support preparation of donorready materials such as case studies, success stories, pitch decks, and impact briefs.
  
• Assist with donor correspondence, acknowledgements, newsletters, and followup communications.
  
• Help maintain positive relationships with donors through timely and professional communication.
  

Fundraising Campaigns & Events

• Support planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns, events, and online giving initiatives.
  
• Contribute to digital and socialmedia-based fundraising content in collaboration with communications staff.
  

Data Management & Internal Coordination

• Maintain and update donor databases, trackers, and fundraising records to ensure accuracy and timely follow-up.
  
• Track donor reporting requirements and timelines, and support the Resource Mobilization team to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant submission of narrative and financial reports.
  
• Coordinate with program and finance teams to gather information required for proposals, reports, and donor updates.
  
• Support internal documentation and learning related to fundraising activities.
  

Other Duties

• Perform any other assigned tasks to support organizational goals.