Nonprofit Consulting Intern
Company Description
Parkes Philanthropy empowers nonprofits to scale their impact by mobilizing resources, building capacity, and recruiting exceptional talent. Our team of professional consultants serves as trusted advisors, facilitators, and analysts for mission-driven organizations. We create tailored solutions with interdisciplinary teams to address the unique needs of our clients. Our services include fundraising, strategic planning, program development, impact evaluation, and recruitment, helping nonprofits achieve their goals effectively. Role Description This is a part-time, remote internship role for college credit, if applicable. Graduate students preferred. The intern will support project management, assist with research and analysis, and contribute to creating client deliverables, through:
- Supporting our team of consultants with research and administrative tasks
- Joining weekly calls with clients and prepare meeting summary documents
- Researching prospective donors, sponsors, and partners for clients’ fundraising pipelines to support our consultant teams
- Performing in-depth research on potential donors for clients, analyze and make recommendations to consultant teams
Qualifications
- A current graduate student or recent graduate with a background and/or interest in consulting, social impact, philanthropy, fundraising, and/or non-profit work.
- Demonstrated skills in research, data analysis, and compiling information into actionable insights
- Proficiency in writing, editing, and creating professional reports
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Familiarity with nonprofit operations, such as fundraising, strategic planning, or program development, is a plus
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and other digital tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a remote environment
- Previous experience in consulting or the nonprofit sector is an advantage
Who You Are Our ideal candidates have a passion for social change and professional aspirations in consulting or business development. You are very organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and remote startup setting. You have an interest in learning how non-profits garner support to sustain themselves and businesses can contribute to society through socially responsible programs.
- Proactive: You enjoy being busy and taking on new work. You’re not afraid to ask for a project that might seem daunting.
- Detail-oriented: While you thrive in fast-paced environments, you understand that the smallest aspects of a project are vital in producing quality work. Proof-reading, fact-checking, and sourcing work is second nature to you. You have experience and/or comfort in managing multiple tasks and work streams.
- Adaptable: When change happens, you are flexible and can think on your feet. You like to learn new things and can learn them quickly.
- A Social Impact Advocate: You have an interest in learning how non-profits garner support and sustain themselves and businesses can become more socially responsible. You are driven to find ways to make our world a better place.
- An Eager Problem-solver: Surviving in the non-profit industry is an art, not a science. Whether it’s gathering data, rewriting a proposal, or researching industry trends, you are adamant about exploring all options for moving a client forward.
- A True Team player: You can work efficiently, digitally and collaboratively in a remote setting with fellow colleagues to manufacture top-notch work. You are communicative, ensuring that all team members are informed of your progress and any challenges that may arise.
How to Apply
Please email your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to [email protected] with subject line: "Intern Application: Nonprofit Consulting Intern"