Funding Strategy Intern (Flexible)

Funding Strategy Intern (Flexible)

Are you looking to use your skills for a mission-driven, community-focused cause? Are you curious about New York City’s "wild side"—the parks and coastlines that keep our local wildlife and adventurous residents thriving? 🦆☘️🐰

Join Wild City as we develop engaging programs to keep NYC’s green spaces and wild coasts buzzing. We are seeking a Funding Strategy Intern to assist with research and outreach to funders. This role offers the chance to master a high-demand skill applicable to any career path. 

⭐ Relevant Career Experience: This role is especially helpful for students interested in finance, entrepreneurship, sales research & business development, policy analysis, public affairs and government relations. 

⭐ Flexible & Remote: We offer flexible volunteer schedules that fit your life. You’ll build real-world projects that showcase your talent to our community, corporate partners and your future employers. 

⭐Under 20 hours a week is fine. We'll provide regular feedback to keep you on course and working towards an achievable goal. 

🌲 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prospect Research: Use LinkedIn and online databases to identify potential funders and grant opportunities. Develop and nurture current corporate and strategic partnerships. 
• Strategic Analysis: Evaluate which funding and grant opportunities best align with Wild City’s mission.
• Data Management: Track prospects and deadlines within our CRM.
• Proposal Support: Review application and pitch requirements, strategize Wild City proposals and help draft submissions alongside the Wild City team.

🚀 Internship Benefits & Support

This is a summer volunteer internship with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are committed to your professional growth through:

• Academic Credit & Stipends: We provide all necessary documentation to help you secure pre-approved academic credit or external stipend awards from your college or university.
• Recommendations: Our past interns and colleagues have leveraged our recommendations to enter top-tier institutions (MIT, Harvard, Columbia and U Michigan) and land roles at companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta and Goldman Sachs.
• Expert Mentorship: Work directly with our founders, who bring diverse industry experience and a passion for helping students find rewarding career paths.
• A Supportive Culture: Join an enthusiastic, professional team that values your time and enjoys a collaborative, high-energy environment.