Resource Development Intern
About the role
VisionFund's work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services... Join the Resource Development and Management team responsible for VisionFund's funding acquisition and management efforts. This internship will support the Resource Development & Management team in raising funding for VisionFund’s strategic vision and building a diversified future funding portfolio.
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About the role
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Responsibilities
- Grant Writing: Carry out research to underpin grant proposals, help with the writing and proofreading in the development of Institutional grant funding proposals with experienced grant writing professionals.
- Funding Research: Carry out desk research and mapping on potential new institutional funders for VisionFund.
- Support Reporting for FAST: Provide significant assistance in reporting on the FAST (Finance Accelerating Savings Group Transformation) program, which is a critical component of the World Vision International THRIVE 2030 Business Plan.
- Contribute to the Goal of Serving 800,000 Members: Play a key role in helping the program meet its goal of serving 800,000 World Vision Savings Group members by 2030.
- Assist in Data Collection and Analysis: Support efforts to deliver customized FAST reports for World Vision donors, including GSI mapping and impact stories.
- Coordinate Across Teams: Work closely with field teams and global center staff to ensure seamless communication and accurate report creation.
- Learn GIS Tools: If you are unfamiliar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), we will provide training so you can effectively contribute to mapping and data analysis efforts.
- Receive FAST Product Training: Get technical training on the FAST product to ensure you feel confident and well-equipped to support the program's objectives.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.
- Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April, 2027.
- Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate/graduate programme (within 2 years).
- Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
- Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software in those devices.
Qualifications
Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: International development, monitoring & evaluation, data collection and management, English, communications, economics, marketing, public policy, finance, nonprofit management, or related fields.
Skills:Skills
- Strong Writing Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written reports, presentations, and donor communications.
- Eagerness to Learn: A willingness and ability to quickly learn new skills, tools, and technologies, including GIS and the FAST product.
- Curiosity: A genuine interest in exploring new ideas, problem-solving, and understanding how your work impacts the broader mission.
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across different cultures, time zones, and geographic locations.
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