Development and Partnerships Internship

Want to learn how global social change is funded?

As WEA's Development & Partnerships Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, and partnership development while working with a small, women-led organization with a global reach.
 

You'll learn how mission-driven organizations secure philanthropic support, build relationships with donors and partners, and transform bold ideas into funded programs that create lasting impact.
 

This internship is ideal for students and emerging professionals interested in careers in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, international development, public policy, corporate social responsibility, or impact investing.

As part of WEA's Development team, you'll contribute to real projects that help grow and sustain our work around the world.

As part of WEA's Development team, you'll contribute to real projects that help grow and sustain our work around the world.

 

You May:

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential individual, foundation, and corporate partners.
• Research funding opportunities aligned with WEA's mission and strategic priorities.
• Assist with grant proposal development, grant reporting, and funder communications.
• Support donor stewardship through personalized communications and engagement activities.
• Help develop fundraising campaigns and donor outreach initiatives.
• Maintain donor records and fundraising data.
• Support donor cultivation and fundraising events, including planning, logistics, communications, and follow-up.
• Participate in strategy discussions and learn how fundraising decisions support organizational growth and long-term impact.
   

Skills & Experience You’ll Gain 

This internship is designed to build practical, transferable skills that are valuable across the nonprofit and social impact sectors.

You will gain experience in:
 

• Prospect research and donor identification
• Grant research and proposal development
• Donor stewardship and relationship management
• Professional fundraising and impact communications
• Data storytelling and reporting
• Event planning and stakeholder engagement
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Donor database management
• AI-assisted research and drafting tools
• Organizational platforms such as Airtable and Canva
• Understanding nonprofit fundraising strategy and philanthropy

You'll also gain insight into how international nonprofits build partnerships and secure funding to scale community-led solutions.

Why This Internship Stands Out

• Work with a globally recognized women-led environmental organization.
• Gain meaningful, hands-on experience with real fundraising and partnership projects.
• Learn from experienced professionals in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.
• Build a portfolio of work that demonstrates research, writing, and strategic thinking.
• Develop skills that are transferable across the nonprofit, sustainability, and social impact sectors.
• Become part of a mission-driven community advancing environmental and social justice.

Who You Are

You might be a great fit if you:

• Care deeply about climate justice, gender equity, and social impact.
• Love research and uncovering new opportunities.
• Enjoy writing, storytelling, and communicating ideas.
• Are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Are proactive, resourceful, and willing to take initiative.
• Are comfortable learning new technologies and digital tools.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Want to build a career that combines purpose with practical skills.

Above all, you are excited to support the women who support the Earth.

Mentorship & Learning
Interns will receive mentorship from WEA's Development team and gain exposure to nonprofit leadership, fundraising strategy, and career pathways in the social impact sector.
 

Interns will have opportunities to engage with staff across departments and gain a deeper understanding of how an international nonprofit operates.

Commitment
This internship is expected to last at least four months. We love it when great interns want to stay longer, so please let us know if you are interested in an extended opportunity.
 

The intern should be available 12–16 hours per week. This position is remote, and the organization works in Pacific Time.
 

Compensation

• $2,000 stipend for a four-month internship
• Academic credit available
• Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and emerging professionals
  • Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled in school

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a small, women-led organization with a global reach while helping advance women-led solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
 

To Apply
To apply, please go to Join our Team on our website to submit your application. WEA welcomes interns from diverse gender, educational, socio-economic, racial and cultural backgrounds.