Better Collective Utah: Corporate Sponsorship & Development Intern

Corporate Sponsorship & Development Intern

Location: Ogden, Utah 

Hours: Part-time, approximately 10–15 hours per week 

Compensation: $11.50 per hour (subject to change) 

About Company: The Better Collective Utah is a nonprofit organization dedicated to humanizing homelessness and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Through our community newspaper, we share the personal stories of individuals experiencing or overcoming homelessness while providing opportunities for earned income and supporting local organizations working to address homelessness. 

We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Corporate Sponsorship & Development Intern to help expand our corporate partnerships and fundraising efforts. This individual will play an important role in building relationships with local businesses, securing corporate sponsorships, and increasing financial support to further our mission. 

Job Description: 

As a Corporate Sponsorship & Development Intern, you will work directly with the organization's leadership to identify and engage potential corporate sponsors and donors. You will be responsible for conducting business outreach through in-person visits, cold calling, and email communication to introduce businesses to The Better Collective's mission and sponsorship opportunities. This position provides hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, business development, sales, and relationship management. You will have the opportunity to develop professional communication skills, build relationships with local business leaders, and directly contribute to the growth and financial sustainability of a nonprofit organization. 

Responsibilities: 

● Identify and research potential corporate sponsors, local businesses, and individual donors. 

● Conduct in-person visits to local businesses to introduce The Better Collective and present sponsorship opportunities. 

● Perform outbound cold calls and email outreach to prospective corporate sponsors and donors. ● Generate interest in sponsorship opportunities and communicate the organization's mission, impact, and funding needs. 

● Schedule meetings and appointments between prospective sponsors and organizational leadership. 

● Follow up with prospective sponsors and maintain consistent communication throughout the fundraising process. 

● Maintain an organized database of prospective sponsors, outreach efforts, appointments, and fundraising progress. 

● Assist in developing and implementing strategies to increase corporate donations and recurring sponsorships. 

● Build and maintain positive relationships with local businesses and community partners. 

● Track outreach activity, report progress, and work toward established fundraising and appointment-setting goals.

Learning Objective: 

Develop Nonprofit Fundraising and Business Development 

Skills: 

The intern will gain practical experience in nonprofit fundraising, corporate sponsorship development, and relationship management. Through direct engagement with local businesses, the student will learn how to identify prospective donors, conduct professional outreach, communicate organizational value, generate leads, and cultivate business partnerships. By the end of the internship, the student will have developed transferable skills in sales, professional communication, networking, and fundraising while contributing to the financial growth and community impact of a local nonprofit organization. 

Qualifications: 

● Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Weber State University. 

● Preferably majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, or a related field. 

● Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. 

● Eligible for on-campus employment and have completed the current year's FAFSA (for U.S. citizens). 

● Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

● Comfortable approaching new people, making phone calls, and initiating conversations with business professionals. 

● Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently. 

● Professional demeanor and ability to represent a nonprofit organization in the community. 

● Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in sales, fundraising, or community engagement. 

● Previous sales, customer service, fundraising, or outreach experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits: 

● Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, corporate sponsorship development, and business development. 

● Opportunity to work directly with organizational leadership and local business owners. 

● Development of professional sales, networking, communication, and relationship-building skills. 

● Opportunity to make a measurable impact on homelessness initiatives in the Ogden community. 

● Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules. 

● Earn up to $1,500 through the HIEEs Pay program, subject to program eligibility and approval. 

● Potential opportunity to receive academic credit through Weber State University.