Resource Mobilization Intern

Synergos; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness support

Job summary

Synergos Institute is seeking a Resource Mobilization Intern in New York for a part-time, hybrid role. You will support fundraising and strategic growth by researching prospects, preparing donor materials, and helping tell Synergos’ story to funders, while collaborating with colleagues worldwide.

The role emphasizes building fundraising and strategy skills in a mission-driven setting, with opportunities to learn from experienced staff and engage with a global network of funders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or graduate program in international affairs, nonprofit management, public policy, communications or a related field.
• Strong research, writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to turn information into clear, concise summaries.
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage several priorities.
• Familiarity with CRM or prospect research tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research foundation and institutional funding prospects in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization team.
• Prepare research memos and briefing materials for donor cultivation meetings, events and trips.
• Help draft donor correspondence, proposals and reports.
• Keep prospect and donor records accurate in CRM/SharePoint.
• Support administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Summary writing

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in international affairs, nonprofit management, public policy, communications or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Prospect research tools

Job description

The Synergos Institute: Resource Mobilization Intern

New York | Parttime | Hybrid

Are you curious researching with a passion for social impact? Do you enjoy uncovering how resources come together to drive lasting change? If so, you may be the next Resource Mobilization Intern at Synergos.

We’re looking for an organized, motivated and detail-oriented student or emerging professional who is excited to learn how a global nonprofit builds partnerships with foundations and philanthropists. In this role, you’ll support our fundraising and strategic growth work by researching prospects, preparing donor materials and helping tell Synergos’ story to funders, while working with colleagues around the world. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build fundraising and strategy skills in a mission-driven setting.

What you’ll do

• Research foundation and institutional funding prospects in collaboration with the Resource Mobilization team.
• Prepare research memos and briefing materials for donor cultivation meetings, events and trips.
• Help draft donor correspondence, proposals and reports.
• Keep prospect and donor records accurate in CRM/SharePoint.
• Support administrative tasks as needed.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in institutional fundraising and prospect research.
• Insight into how a global nonprofit builds and stewards funder partnerships.
• Mentorship from Resource Mobilization team and exposure to cross-team projects.
• The chance to work with a global team that engages philanthropists, foundations and social investors.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or graduate program in international affairs, nonprofit management, public policy, communications or a related field.
• Strong research, writing and organizational skills.
• The ability to turn information into clear, concise summaries.
• A self-starter who can work independently and manage several priorities at once.
• Familiarity with CRM or prospect research tools is a plus.
• Fluency in English. Additional languages are a plus.
• A genuine interest in Synergos’ mission and in international development, philanthropy.

Why Synergos?

At Synergos, we believe in the power of collaboration, empathy, and systems thinking to solve the world’s toughest problems. Join us and be part of a global community working to create a more just, peaceful, and regenerative world.

We are a global non-profit organization dedicated to building trust and collective action to solve complex issues, including deeply rooted societal challenges such as social injustice, poverty, and climate change by advancing Bridging Leadership. For nearly 40 years, we have brought together diverse stakeholders in over 30 countries to shift systems, create lasting change, and demonstrate that collaboration, shared vision, and deeper understanding lead to more effective and sustainable solutions.

Today, our Country and Regional Programs identify and support solutions in areas as diverse as agricultural development in Nigeria, social entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa, child safety in Bangladesh, and health systems in Brazil. Along with our Global Philanthropists Circle, Collaborative Communities, and Senior Fellows, we are harnessing the power of our growing global network to create a more just, peaceful, and regenerative world.

Benefits Included (as earned):

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness support

Salary: $17-$22 hourly commensurate with experience.

Synergos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.

We’re driven by purpose. We’re a value-driven organization focused on improving lives around the world. Join us! We welcome candidates who share Synergos’ mission and reflect our values of equity, collaboration, compassion, responsibility and integrity.