Partnership Intern

USA for UNFPA, established in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, is the US National Committee for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health and rights agency. We support the world’s most vulnerable women and girls to realize their fullest potential and are working toward achieving: 

• A world where women become pregnant only when they want to (ending the unmet need for family planning);
• A world where giving birth is safe for every mother and child (ending preventable maternal deaths); and
• A world where women and girls live free from violence and harmful practices (ending violence against women.)

Under new leadership, USA for UNFPA has developed an ambitious strategy to raise $100 million from the private sector for UNFPA’s lifesaving work by 2030. As part of that effort, we are seeking to grow our team. To learn more about us, please visit: usaforunfpa.org.

TITLE: Partnership Intern

REPORTS TO:  Director of Partnerships

LOCATION: Remote + NYC/DC tristate area strongly preferred

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Intern

STIPEND: $16.50/hr (15 hours/week cap) 

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a is seeking a summer intern to support the greater success of the institutional fundraising team while also providing limited cross-team assistance for the Leadership Giving (LG) team. This role offers broad exposure to humanitarian fundraising and a deeper understanding of working at an NGO focused on international health and women’s rights.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Institutional Prospecting: Analyze sector trends and identify possible institutional prospects within the corporate and family foundation space
• Building Collateral: In coordination with the Director of Partnerships and Leadership Giving team, build timely and engaging documents for external meetings and partners (pitch decks, one-pagers, proposals, etc.)
• Donor Events: Facilitate seamless donor communication and track responses throughout the event process while assisting with logistics, including invitations (via Paperless Post), RSVP tracking, material preparation, and post-event follow-ups. 
• Fundraising Operations: Maintain accurate records of fundraising engagements in USA for UNFPA’s CRM, Raiser’s Edge.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and adapt to shifting priorities, with a proactive approach to problem solving and completing tasks. 
• Experience in research, either through academic coursework or projects, with a focus on prospect research for individual and institutional donors. This could include conducting background research, analyzing trends, or identifying potential funding opportunities.
• Experience or interest in event coordination preferred, with ability to manage logistics and communicate effectively with staff, donors, and partners. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), with knowledge of Canva or other design tools. 
• Familiarity with a donor management system, such as Raiser’s Edge, though not required. 
• Strong affinity with UNFPA’s mission and commitment to global reproductive health and rights. 

HOW TO APPLY

This opening will be live until the position is filled. Eligible candidates must submit a Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@usaforunfpa.org with the subject line “Partnership Intern”

USA for UNFPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Please clearly indicate your current state of residence on your resume.