Global Business Development Internship

Global Business Development Internship Application Deadline: 8 August 2025 Department: Global Business Development Employment Type: Internship Location: US (Remote) Description Organizational Overview: Since 1993, Women for Women International, a global NGO, has invested in the power of over 500,000 women who are forgotten – the women survivors of war and conflict. We support them in learning the social and economic skills they need to rebuild their lives, their families, and their communities. Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations. Women who enroll in our programs in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, break the isolation of war and conflict. They gain access to knowledge, resources and tools needed to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. Over the next ten years, our goal is to scale our impact to improve the lives of millions of the most marginalized women affected by war and conflict. Our vision is to create a world in which all women determine the course of their lives and reach their full potential. We know that women pass on their knowledge to their neighbors and children, creating a ripple effect for generations. By investing in women, we create a better world for all of us – a world that’s more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. That is the power of women, for women. Please visit us at womenforwomen.org to learn more about the impact of our work. Project Description: The Fall Business Development Intern will assist the Global Programs Unit by supporting the BD team with partnership coordination, data maintenance, research on prospective donors and other duties as assigned. The intern will contribute to specific projects under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Global Government Partnerships. The internship will require 20-25 hours per week commitment with an anticipated start date of September 9th, 2025, and an estimated end date of December 9th, 2025; a $195 monthly stipend will be provided for 3 months. This internship is unpaid and will be primarily remote. Arrangements can be made with your supervisor to participate in occasional in-office/remote working sessions within your department. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students looking to obtain valuable experience in the not-for-profit space, and the inner workings on an international nonprofit grassroots women’s development organization. Applicants will be shortlisted on a regular basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. All our staff, volunteers and interns are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct background research on prospective donors, funding trends, potential strategic partnerships with other NGOs, and funding streams;
• Assist with data entry and maintenance in Salesforce
• Participate in external events and circulate take-aways;
• Compile information about potential NGO and funding partners for Country offices;
• Support business development team in file and relationship management;
• Liaise with other departments such as marketing, development and communications;
• Participate in related internal and external meetings and conduct follow-up.
• Support the creation of business development materials to provide potential partners during the cultivation stage including but not limited to one pagers, overview documents, and other support materials
• Scheduling meetings with potential partners and capturing meeting minutes and due-outs
• Event management support for any business development cultivation events
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate student in international development or affairs, human rights, political science, or related field;
• Strong research and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work interdependently and communicate with people;
• Experience working in an office environment.

Benefits

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