Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru)
Duration: 3 Months
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic and purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about the social sector and are interested in building a career in business development. This internship offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of corporate partnerships, CSR, sustainability, and social impact consulting while gaining hands-on exposure to client acquisition and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential corporate clients, CSR teams, foundations, and development organizations.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and partnership opportunities.
- Conduct market research on CSR trends, ESG initiatives, sustainability, and social impact investments.
- Support outreach activities through email, LinkedIn, networking, and follow-up communication.
- Assist in preparing proposals, capability decks, presentations, and business development documents.
- Coordinate with internal teams to understand service offerings and align them with client requirements.
- Track leads, maintain CRM records, and prepare business development reports.
- Support partnership meetings, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up activities.
- Stay updated on government policies, CSR regulations, and developments in the social impact ecosystem.
Eligibility
- Recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, NGO Management, Sociology, or related social sector disciplines.
- Strong interest in business development, partnerships, corporate engagement, or CSR consulting.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong research and analytical abilities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a remote environment.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Based in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru.
- Passionate about creating social impact while contributing to organizational growth.
- Comfortable interacting with corporate stakeholders and building professional relationships.
- Willing to learn business development and consulting in the social impact ecosystem.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on exposure to CSR and social impact consulting.
- Experience in corporate partnerships and business development.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the development sector.
- Opportunity to work on live projects with corporates and social sector organizations.
- A strong foundation for careers in CSR, consulting, partnerships, and impact advisory.
Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹10,000.00 per month
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Application Question(s):
- Are you currently pursuing an education?
- Specify your current location
- Do you have a laptop?
Work Location: Remote
