College Internship 2026/2027

About the position This internship aims to provide college students with knowledge of nonprofit management and administrative duties. Interns will assist with daily activities, procedures, fundraising efforts, and project-focused tasks, contributing to the organization's mission outreach. The program is designed for the Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Review organization’s handbook and policies
• Work directly with CORE Volunteers to understand and assist with daily operations
• Work with Event Planning Committee to contact businesses and individuals for financial and in-kind donations for 2027 fundraiser events (5k race and golf outing)
• Learn organization’s CRM features and assist Account Manager to record donations and update donors' profiles
• Research companies that match employee donations and fundraise for nonprofits
• Assist with Donor Relations - call to thank donors and/or send handwritten cards
• Pull reports from CRM to track analytics of email marketing and direct mail
• Work with our Director of Child Sponsorship to plan, implement and measure response of Child Sponsorship Program, including communicating with sponsors on their student's progress
• Attend nonprofit webinars and share learned content with the team
• Stay up to date with Kenyan education system and current events
• Gain knowledge on nonprofit financial reports and filing by working with organization’s CFO/Treasurer
• Research local philanthropy events where LINC could present and/or network
• Attend LINC events, such as presentations and fundraiser events to record/photograph, or provide support
• Assist our team with marketing efforts through social media engagement, emails, and printed mail.

Requirements

• Motivated, dedicated learner, and hardworking
• Excellent organization skills
• Analytical and creative thinking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-oriented approach with aptitude
• Subject to a background check
• Ability to learn and use Google - G-suite, email and chat feature for communication
• Willingness to learn NeonONE CRM and BambooHR software
• Enrolled college student pursuing studies in nonprofit management, child development, international development, business, marketing or similar studies
• Experience with customer service and maintaining professional setting

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