CSR & Individual Fundraising Intern (Paid)

Speshally.nhs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 56,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate on completion

Job summary

Aesthesis Foundation in Mumbai invites a proactive CSR & Individual Fundraising Intern to work with leadership. You will help expand CSR partnerships under Section 135 and build a peer-to-peer donor network.

This internship offers hands‑on leadership exposure, direct access to executive decision‑makers, and a measurable impact on empowering PWDs across India.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed MSW, MA, MBA in CSR-related fields.
• Basic understanding of corporate CSR regulations and donor dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to draft proposals and pitches.
• Experience with volunteer management or fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect corporate CSR donors and map potential partnerships.
• Assist in crafting CSR proposals and pitch decks.
• Coordinate 80G, 12A, and CSR-1 compliance reporting.
• Mobilize and manage a volunteer network for peer fundraising.
• Plan digital fundraising campaigns and donor communications.
• Engage donors with impact updates and appreciation notes.
• Serve as primary contact for fundraising volunteers.

Skills

Exceptional written communication

Strong leadership

Research & analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MSW / MA in Social Entrepreneurship / MBA (Sustainability/CSR/Marketing) / Development Management

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Location: Mumbai (Hybrid / Remote with periodic in-person syncs/meetings in Mumbai)

Duration: 3 to 6 months (Flexible / Part-time or Full-time options)

Report To: Director, Aesthesis Foundation

About Aesthesis Foundation

At Aesthesis Foundation, we empower individuals with disabilities (Persons with Disabilities - PWDs) by driving workplace inclusion, building digital and vocational job readiness, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. We bridge the gap between corporate readiness and candidate skill sets, delivering measurable, high-impact programs in telesales, recruitment, accounts, and core life skills.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive, goal-driven, and strategic CSR & Individual Fundraising Intern to work directly with organizational leadership. In this role, you will take ownership of two core revenue streams: expanding our corporate CSR partnerships under Section 135 compliance, and mobilizing individual donors by building and leading a peer-to-peer volunteer fundraising network.

This internship offers hands‑on leadership experience, direct access to executive decision‑makers, and a measurable impact on empowering PWDs across India.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate CSR & Strategic Partnerships

• Prospecting & Pipeline: Research and map prospective corporate CSR donors, foundation grants, and corporate leaders interested in disability inclusion, diversity, equity, and skilling programs.
• Proposal & Pitching: Assist in crafting corporate‑grade CSR proposals, customized pitch decks, budget models, and corporate employee engagement proposals.
• Compliance & Reporting: Coordinate documentation for 80G, 12A, and CSR‑1 compliance, and translate program outcomes into clear corporate impact reports.
• Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Mobilize, onboard, and manage a team of student and professional volunteers to drive individual fundraising campaigns (friends, family, and community networks).
• Individual Giving Campaigns: Plan and execute digital/social media fundraising initiatives, micro‑donation drives, and awareness campaigns around key dates.
• Donor Engagement & Stewardship: Draft compelling storytelling content, impact updates, and personalized thank‑you notes to retain and engage individual donors.
• Volunteer Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for fundraising volunteers—providing campaign kits, tracking individual targets, and driving motivation.

Candidate Qualifications & Skills

• Educational Background: Pursuing or recently completed Master of Social Work (MSW), MA in Social Entrepreneurship, MBA (Sustainability/CSR/Marketing), or Development Management.
• Domain Knowledge: Basic understanding of corporate CSR regulations (Section 135), individual giving dynamics, and non‑profit fundraising mechanics.
• Core Skills:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft persuasive pitch decks, emails, and appeal letters.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to recruit, engage, and manage a volunteer network.
• Research and analytical capabilities to track lead pipelines and campaign metrics.
• Proficiency in Canva, PowerPoint/Google Slides, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Mindset: High ownership, measurable outcome orientation, and a strong commitment to inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities.

What You Will Gain

• Direct Leadership Exposure: Work closely with organizational leadership on overall fundraising strategy and donor pitches.
• Dual Fundraising Expertise: Gain practical experience across both institutional corporate CSR and retail individual donor channels.
• Certificate & Recommendation: Internship completion certificate and a strong recommendation letter based on performance metrics.