Fundraising Intern at Silverleaf Academy

The Fundraising Intern will support the Fundraising & Partnerships Associate in researching funding opportunities, preparing proposals and donor materials, managing CRM data, assisting with donor relations and events, and supporting CEO engagements. The role offers hands-on experience across the fundraising process.

Why Intern With Silverleaf?

• Be part of a high-impact education movement improving outcomes for underserved children
  
• Shape the fundraising strategy of a growing, mission-driven school network
  
• Flexible location and schedule, with opportunities for remote or hybrid work
  
• Direct collaboration with leadership and a chance to shape strategic decisions
  
• Mentorship, learning opportunities, and a professional reference upon completion

Fundraising strategy & execution (supportive)

• Support the Fundraising & Partnerships Associate by identifying, researching and engaging new funding opportunities — including grants, sponsorships and donor networks — to support Silverleaf’s growth.
  
• Assist in drafting compelling grant proposals, fundraising campaigns and donor outreach materials under the Fundraising & Partnerships Associate’s guidance.
  
• Maintain and update prospect lists and basic research briefs to inform strategy.

Conference & CEO support

• Assist with conference research, outreach and logistics.
  
• Prepare conference materials, briefing packs and follow-up notes for the CEO.
  
• Support CEO preparation and post-conference donor follow-up as delegated by the Fundraising & Partnerships Associate.

Donor engagement & relationship management

• Maintain donor records and fundraising progress in the CRM (data entry, pipeline updates, tagging).
  
• Support timely donor engagement, stewardship and reporting in line with the donor communication schedule.
  
• Help organise donor briefings, events and networking activities (logistics, invitations, materials).
  
• Prepare draft fundraising reports, impact summaries and presentation materials for review by the Fundraising & Partnerships Associate and leadership.

Grant administration & compliance (assistive)

• Assist with grant application preparation, submission checklists and deadlines.
  
• Support donor reporting and compliance tasks; prepare draft sections of impact reports and evidence summaries for review.
  
• Help maintain accurate documentation for active grants and awards.

Administrative & communications support

• Draft and proofread emails, campaign copy, and donor-facing content.
  
• Help build proposal templates, standardised reporting templates, and simple visual materials to communicate impact.
  
• Carry out ad-hoc research, data pulls, and administrative tasks that keep fundraising workstreams moving.

Compensation and logistics:

• This is a volunteer internship. There is potential for consideration for paid hire after a successful probationary period, subject to organisational needs and performance 
• Silverleaf Core Values
• At Silverleaf, our values guide everything we do. We look for individuals who reflect these principles in their professional and personal leadership:
• Lead the Way – Take initiative and drive innovation
• Build for the Future – Focus on long-term impact and systems change
• Ask Why and Why Not – Embrace curiosity and challenge assumptions
• Speak, Listen, and Learn – Foster open communication and shared growth
• Unwavering Mission Focus – Center our work on student and community success

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