Position Title: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fundraising Intern
Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Type: Internship (9 Months)
Department: Strategic Partnerships / Development / Fundraising
Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious, analytical, and articulate CSR Fundraising Intern to support our team in building strategic corporate partnerships and expanding our CSR funding pipeline.
This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in Business Administration who can apply corporate strategy, financial acumen, and market research skills to the social impact sector. You will play a key role in identifying corporate leads, developing compelling fundraising proposals, and building relationships with CSR heads and foundation leads.
Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Research & Pipeline Management
- Research and map potential corporate partners, foundations, and high-net-worth business networks aligning with our mission.
- Track CSR trends, corporate giving priorities, and annual CSR budget cycles.
- Maintain and update the CRM/lead database to track outreach stages, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
2. Proposal Development & Pitch Preparation
- Assist in drafting customized CSR pitch decks, grant proposals, and concept notes tailored to specific corporate requirements.
- Translate program objectives, budgets, and impact metrics into clear, business-centric value propositions for corporate partners.
- Work with creative tools to design visual presentations and proposal documents.
3. Outreach & Relationship Support
- Draft cold outreach emails, LinkedIn messages, and formal communication for CSR leaders and decision-makers.
- Assist in scheduling and preparing brief decks for partner pitch meetings.
- Help prepare post-project impact reports and presentation metrics for existing corporate donors.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Educational Background:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA / BSBA or equivalent).
- Preferred: Pursuing or completed a Post-Graduate degree (MBA, PGDM, MS in Management, Social Entrepreneurship, or related fields).
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong business communication, negotiation, and corporate presentation skills.
- Research proficiency with a knack for analyzing corporate annual reports, CSR policy filings, and financial metrics.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel) or Google Workspace.
- Basic understanding of CSR frameworks, regulatory mandates (e.g., local CSR legislation, ESG reporting, or UN SDGs), and corporate giving structures.
- Work Style:
- Highly self-motivated and accountable in a remote environment.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of qualified corporate leads identified and vetted weekly/monthly.
- Quality and turnaround time of customized pitch decks and proposals created.
- Conversion rate of cold outreach to initial meetings booked.
What We Offer
- Certificate of Completion and a personalized Letter of Recommendation (based on performance).
- Practical exposure to high-level corporate partnership building and strategic fundraising.
- Mentorship from senior leadership in business development and social impact strategy.
- Flexible working hours within a fully remote setup.
Pay: ₹2,000.00 - ₹5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Chennai District)
