Business Development Intern
Business Development Intern
About Us:
We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!
The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through mental health services, education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services.
We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.
If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.
Job Summary
The Business Development Intern at Thaddeus will assist organizational leaders to expand and grow the work of the organization. The Business Development Intern will assist in organizing all nonprofit development and management initiatives, grant writing, events planning, and research donor prospects. The intern will be highly motivated, organized, and develop multi-tasking abilities within Thaddeus.
The Business Development Intern will receive direct supervision from the Assistant Manager of the Development Department and will work in a self-organized team setting.
This internship is unpaid but is eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution
- Internships are yearlong commitments.
- The intern is expected to work approximately 15 hours a week.
- Attendance is required at a 2-hour long All Staff Meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM PST and a 2-hour long department meeting on Tuesdays at 8:00 AM PST.
Responsibilities and Duties
Fundraising, Grants & Donor Development (30%)
- Search for governmental and non-governmental Requests for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQs) and other funding opportunities to support Thaddeus Resource Center activities.
- Assist in the research and identification of potential grant funders and donor prospects.
- Assist in the planning and organizing of major fundraising events and activities that support organizational development goals.
Strategic Planning & Program Operations (25%)
- Monitor the strategic planning process for Thaddeus programs and initiatives.
- Assist in developing and maintaining plans of operations for different programs and organizational areas.
- Develop and track plans of operations to ensure activities align with strategic goals and timelines.
- Assure that all team projects meet key deadlines whenever needed.
- Assist in facilitating the development process of Thaddeus programs based on the Agile framework through collaborative practices.
Data, Reporting & Documentation (20%)
- Collect data about programs and transform it into clear information, summaries, and reports for internal and external use.
- Maintain donor and grant databases, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Prepare presentations and reports that communicate program outcomes, fundraising progress, and strategic planning updates.
Communications, Events & Client Support (20%)
- Answer and make phone calls, respond to questions and concerns from clients and program participants, and send appropriate written communication.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to support smooth delivery of programs and development initiatives.
- Demonstrate empathy, calmness, care, and support in all interactions with clients, participants, and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to supporting and respecting Thaddeus’ Christian mission, values, and faith‑centered environment.
- Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Strong research, analytical, technical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Demonstrated confidentiality, dependability, and enthusiasm
- Access to appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in working successfully with teams
- Ability to work independently with little instruction and a strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
- Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly
- Excellent time management
Work Environment
- All activities for the Intern use remote access using Microsoft Teams. Interns are required to have a computer compatible with this software. Thaddeus makes every effort to hold group interactive group meetings to foster communications and teamwork using remote workspaces.
Learning Objectives
- Interns will learn the project management processes, such as developing a schedule, defining scope, engaging stakeholders, and risk management
- Interns will learn methods and techniques to procure potential donors
- Interns will learn to prepare and present research findings to organizational leaders
- Interns will learn to plan and organize fundraising events to acquire funds for projects
- Interns will build a basic understanding of the nonprofit sector
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity organization. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.