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 policiesWork directly with CORE Volunteers to understand and assist with daily operationsWork 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' profilesResearch companies that match employee donations and fundraise for nonprofitsAssist with Donor Relations - call to thank donors and/or send handwritten cardsPull reports from CRM to track analytics of email marketing and direct mailWork with our Director of Child Sponsorship to plan, implement and measure response of Child Sponsorship Program, including communicating with sponsors on their student's progressAttend nonprofit webinars and share learned content with the teamStay up to date with Kenyan education system and current eventsGain knowledge on nonprofit financial reports and filing by working with organization’s CFO/TreasurerResearch local philanthropy events where LINC could present and/or networkAttend LINC events, such as presentations and fundraiser events to record/photograph, or provide supportAssist our team with marketing efforts through social media engagement, emails, and printed mail.Requirements Motivated, dedicated learner, and hardworkingExcellent organization skillsAnalytical and creative thinkingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCustomer-oriented approach with aptitudeSubject to a background checkAbility to learn and use Google - G-suite, email and chat feature for communicationWillingness to learn NeonONE CRM and BambooHR softwareEnrolled college student pursuing studies in nonprofit management, child development, international development, business, marketing or similar studiesExperience with customer service and maintaining professional setting