Business Development Intern

Remote Position – Unpaid Internship
Time Commitment: 6 Months | 6–8 Hours per Week
Flexible schedule based on academic requirements

General Description:
The Seasonal Business Development and Sponsorship Intern works alongside a group of interns to support Digital4Good’s community outreach, sponsorship, and revenue generation efforts. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit business development, partnership building, sponsor outreach, and professional communication. Interns can expect to gain practical experience developing sponsorship proposals, evaluating new opportunities, and representing the organization’s mission to external partners. All work is completed remotely from your dorm or home. Applicants should have strong communication skills and an interest in business development, nonprofit strategy, outreach, or sponsorship. Direct experience is not a necessary qualification for applicants.

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate community outreach efforts
Develop corporate sponsorship proposals
Foster and maintain partner relationships
Generate business in new geographical markets
Evaluate potential bids and project opportunities to determine alignment with organizational capabilities and strategic goals
Pitch Digital4Good’s mission to inquiring organizations
Maintain clear communication with team members on the status of assigned projects through weekly meetings with the team and supervisor

Learning Outcomes:
Create an effective corporate sponsorship proposal
Identify attributes of bids and project opportunities that align with organizational capabilities and strategic goals
Implement best practices for community outreach and partner relationship management
Strengthen project management and professional communication skills

Resources & Support:
ClickUp project management platform
Intern Work Google Shared Drive
Other paid tools and platforms specific to assigned duties
Mentoring and networking opportunities with marketing professionals
Free registration for virtual and in-person events

Expectations:
Pitch Digital4Good’s mission to at least 10 inquiring organizations and develop at least 3 sponsorship proposals
Attend at least 75% of weekly meetings and check-ins
Track projects, meet deadlines, and communicate proactively with supervisors when timeline adjustments are needed
Maintain Digital4Good’s brand consistency by using approved brand voice and designated assets in public-facing communications
Engage with organizational initiatives through social media activity, workshops, work events, surveys, project participation, and campaign support

Mentors:
Kim Karr, Executive Director
Thomas Varghese, Lead Mentor

Who We Are:
Digital4Good, formerly #ICANHELP, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has impacted hundreds of thousands of students and adults nationwide. Our mission is to empower student change makers seeking to make a positive digital impact and promote digital safety and change through powerfully relevant curricula.

We see students as part of the solution. When something happens on social media, students often see it first. The more we can do to train, guide, and support students online, the more likely they are to take positive action. We partner with major companies such as Google, Snap Inc., TikTok, Work2BeWell, and Providence Health to further our goals and expand our impact.

Internship Benefits:
College credit eligibility
Networking and mentoring opportunities with experts in tech and other industries
Creative control and the opportunity to pitch new ideas
Hands-on experience through remote work
Portfolio-building experience
Free career-building workshops to strengthen your resume, LinkedIn profile, and more

This position complies with the Fair Labor Standards Act.