Job: Fundraising Internship (South Africa)

Are you passionate about leveraging fundraising to drive positive change and support vital initiatives? Are you looking to develop your skills and gain deeper insight into solving Global Health issues in Africa and beyond? Do you wish to work with a dedicated team in making a meaningful difference? Are you interested in experiencing South Africa during your internship? If so, this internship is perfect for you!

THINK is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being for vulnerable communities both locally and globally. Our work encompasses research, health systems strengthening, and capacity building, focusing on addressing a wide range of critical health challenges including Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Gender disparities, and building resilient healthcare systems in the face of pandemics and climate change. THINK collaborates with local communities, government consortia, and international funders to provide care and conduct groundbreaking work that has made a significant impact both locally and globally.

This internship will be located in our head office in Durban, South Africa and is open for international foreign students, as a collaboration with European universities.

Job Description

We are seeking an independent intern with drive and passion for contributing to the fundraising efforts of THINK’s South African Office in Durban and engaging people to join our mission of making a difference in Global Health. You will take the lead on fundraising tasks, with support and guidance from your colleagues and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Assist in creating compelling fundraising materials and grant proposals.
• Contribute to the maintenance of donor databases and records.
• Assist in preparing donor and partnership meetings and developing pitch decks.
• Support fundraising efforts in our other country offices including Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Denmark.
• Assist in developing and implementing fundraising strategies for THINK.
• Part take in business development initiatives and support the organizational expansion initiatives
• Collaborate with the communications team to promote fundraising initiatives on social media platforms.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a relevant academic program (Business Administration, Marketing, Global Development, International Relations, Nonprofit Management, Global Health, etc.).
• Previous experience in similar positions, such as a student position or volunteer position, is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Passion for global health, fundraising, and making a difference.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the ability to work independently.
• Fluent in English.

We Offer

• An internship with a high learning curve and a passionate internship mentor who supports your development.
• An opportunity to be part of a team that lives by values such as care for people and outcomes, making a difference, and kicking the paradigm.
• Diverse working days with a variety of tasks.
• A supportive team environment with colleagues who are passionate about their work and sharing knowledge.
• A broad network of contacts from NGOs, donors, tech companies, social enterprises, and other organizations.
• Great freedom to organize your working day, with the possibility of remote work when needed.
• The opportunity to turn your internship work into a thesis project with guidance from your internship manager.
• Regular feedback sessions for personal and professional growth and development.

The internship is preferably a full-time position, but working hours can be adjusted to accommodate exam periods and other student jobs. This is an unpaid internship position, starting in August 2024 and lasting for 5 months (subject to university agreement).

We value equal opportunity and encourage candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age to apply.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter in a joined PDF, outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying, at the following link:

https://thehub.io/jobs/6603e214806e19832f74dd33?utm_source=client&utm_medium=dashboard&utm_campaign=startupshared

Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, 1st of May at 9 am. We look forward to meeting passionate individuals who share our commitment to creating positive change in the world through innovative approaches.

For any questions about the position, please contact Camilla Lund at [email protected]