Fundraising Intern

Key Responsibilities

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 donor-ready materials such as case studies, success stories, pitch decks, and impact briefs.
• Assist with donor correspondence, acknowledgements, newsletters, and follow-up 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 social-media-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.

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year 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.

How to Apply

Submit a CV (max 4 pages) and a 1-page cover letter indicating your expected salary. Include 3 referees and your earliest availability to careers@inable.org by March 26th, 2026. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis.