German Fundraising Intern Germany

Job Title: German Fundraising Intern Street Child Germany
Location: Barcelona, Spain (European Headoffice)
Reporting into: Country Manager Germany
Contract Term: 6 months

Street Child is a charity dedicated to ensuring every child is safe in school and learning, through a holistic approach that targets all barriers to a child's education. There's never been a better time to get behind our cause: we are an ambitious and exciting international development charity, and this is your chance to be part of an incredible fundraising adventure  

At Street Child, we are fortunate to work with fantastic volunteers who help us keep overheads low, ensuring that as much funding as possible goes directly to our projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and Asia. While this internship is unpaid, we actively support candidates in applying for Erasmus+ funding to help cover their costs. We are currently looking for a full-time (33 hours/week) German intern to join us in our Barcelona office. The preferred internship duration is 6 months; however, shorter duration can be discussed.

Street Child embraces skill diversity among interns, and we are more than happy, according to our current needs, to craft tasks depending on the personal qualities of the intern and/or give the intern freedom to apply their personal skills.  

You will be part of a small team led by Street Child Germany's Country Manager. 

We currently have the following vacancies available. We encourage you to apply directly for the position that best matches your interests and qualifications. If you're still exploring which role suits you best, feel free to submit your application anyway, we're happy to help you find the right fit. 

Individual Giving and Major Donors Intern 

• Developing fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the marketing and communication department, targeting individual donors  
• Managing existing donors, including regular communication, thank-you notes, and personalized updates 
• Contributing to and optimizing the donor journey, from initial contact to long-term retention 
• Maintaining donor data in the CRM, including database updates, KPI tracking, and campaign performance analysis 
• Planning and supporting donor events, such as small appreciation gatherings
  

Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, and Court Engagement Intern 

• Identifying new partnership opportunities with companies and trusts & foundations 
• Conducting market analysis and developing strategic approaches, including trend monitoring and partner identification 
• Conceptualizing project and collaboration ideas, such as joint campaigns or sponsorship initiatives 
• Writing funding proposals for private donors, based on knowledge of past, current, and upcoming Street Child projects 
• Expanding the strategy for circulation-based marketing, including structured follow-ups 
  

Public Donors Intern 

• Identifying new partnership opportunities with public institutions, and other NGOs  
• Conducting market analysis and developing strategic approaches, including trend monitoring and partner identification 
• Researching public policy trends at both the European and national levels 
• Conceptualizing project and collaboration ideas, such as joint campaigns or sponsorship initiatives 
• Preparing funding proposals for public donors, leveraging insights from past, current, and upcoming Street Child projects
  

Communication and Public Relations Intern 

• Creating content for the website, social media channels, and newsletters 
• Supporting public relations efforts, including drafting press releases 
• Designing marketing materials, such as flyers, brochures, posters)  
• Coordinating online campaigns, awareness-raising initiatives, and Street Child events like the Sierra Leone Marathon and Cycling Challenge  
• Contributing to the strategic development of communication and marketing activities 
  

What are the benefits of an internship at Street Child?  

• Insights into NGO operations: You will gain comprehensive insights into international relief projects and learn first-hand how a rapidly growing non-profit organization works.  
• Broad scope for creativity and ownership: At Street Child, you won't just have the chance to contribute your own ideas; you'll actively shape and lead your projects. Whether you're working on fundraising campaigns, corporate partnerships, or volunteer management, your creativity and initiative are not only welcomed, they're essential  
• Opportunities for learning and development: Through regular training, constructive feedback, and close collaboration with the team, you'll have the chance to systematically strengthen both your professional skills, such as communication, research, project organization, as well as your personal competencies, including self-management and intercultural competence.  
• Work in an international team: You'll be working alongside colleagues and fellow interns from various countries, offering a unique opportunity to strengthen  your intercultural understanding and language skills  
• Support with Erasmus+: We provide guidance and assistance for those interested in applying for an Erasmus+ scholarship or other funding options.  
• Social impact: Your work at Street Child directly helps disadvantaged children gain access to education and sustainably improves their living conditions. 
  

General requirements and key characteristics 

• Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative thinking with the ability to use your initiative and work independently. 
• Interest in the non-profit sector and in Street Child's mission. Ideally, you have a basic understanding of the NGO sector.  
• Language skills: For our team in Barcelona, fluent German (written/spoken) and good English skills are required.   
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbal 
• Team spirit & flexibility: Our work spans multiple areas, so a collaborative mindset and the ability to quickly adapt to new topics are essential. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working closely with others, you'll feel right at home. 
• Common software skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online tools (email, social media) are beneficial.
  

Area-specific requirements (preferred, but not required): 

• A head for numbers and attention to detail: Assisting with donation receipts, budget overviews, and data maintenance.  
• Professional and creative communication: You enjoy engaging with donors, sending thank-you notes, and providing updates.  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a structured and self-organized manners across CRM management, donor segmentation, and campaign evaluation  
  

Areas of university studies: 

• Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, marketing, international relations, political science, human rights, development, economics, and global affairs.  
  

Street Child is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.