INTERN: Business Development Intern

Intern: Business Development InternKansas City - Kansas City, MO 64129OverviewPosition Type Internship Job Shift Day Category Business DevelopmentDescriptionLooking for an internship where you're not just observing, but actually contributing? At HALO, you'll gain hands-on experience in fundraising, nonprofit strategy, and business development while helping ensure one more child spends one less day alone. This is a strong opportunity for anyone interested in nonprofit work, business, marketing, communications, or entrepreneurship who wants real responsibility and measurable impact.What You'll DoFundraising & Grant SupportResearch and identify grant opportunitiesAssist in writing and preparing grant applications and reportsHelp track deadlines, requirements, and submissionsDonor Engagement & GrowthSupport efforts to grow HALO's recurring donor program (HALO Tribe)Assist with donor outreach, thank-you notes, and communicationsSupport strategies to increase donor retention and engagementData & AnalyticsHelp clean and maintain donor dataPull reports (donor trends, giving history, lapsed donors, etc.)Assist in analyzing data to improve fundraising strategiesSupport donor segmentation and targeting effortsMarketing & Campaign SupportAssist with campaigns like Change That Counts (fundraising campaign) and Bloom (traveling poetry display)Help track campaign performance and engagementSupport content ideas and outreach strategiesHelp execute year-end and holiday fundraising campaignsPartnership Development & ResearchResearch and identify new community and corporate partnersSupport outreach and relationship-building effortsAssist in growing the HALO Membership (personal and professional development courses) sponsorship programIdentify company match opportunities and new revenue streamsEvents & OperationsAssist with event follow-up and donor engagementSupport administrative tasks like invoices and acknowledgmentsWhat You'll GainReal-world experience in fundraising, business development, and nonprofit operationsHands-on experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems and grant research toolsResume-building projects with measurable outcomesMentorship from nonprofit leadersOwnership over meaningful, high-impact workA chance to directly support youth experiencing homelessnessQualificationsWho You AreOrganized, detail-oriented, and proactiveStrong communicator (written and verbal)Interested in nonprofit work, business, marketing, or fundraisingComfortable taking initiative and working independentlyProficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Suites. CRM experience is a plusInternship DetailsMinimum 10 hours per weekBased at HALO Headquarters in Kansas CityReports to the Operations DirectorThis is an unpaid internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience and professional growth.