We are looking for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join our team as a Fundraising, Grants & Strategic Growth Intern. The selected intern will work closely with the leadership team on fundraising initiatives, investor outreach, grant research, partnership development, and strategic business growth opportunities.
This role offers hands-on exposure to startup fundraising, investor relations, grant writing, business strategy, stakeholder management, and growth planning.
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include
Identify and research relevant investors, venture capital firms, angel investors, incubators, accelerators, and grant opportunities.
Build, maintain, and update investor databases and outreach pipelines.
Assist in investor communication, outreach campaigns, and follow-up activities.
Coordinate meetings, presentations, and discussions with potential investors and stakeholders.
Support the creation and refinement of pitch decks, investment memorandums, and fundraising materials.
Conduct competitor analysis, market validation research, and industry benchmarking to strengthen fundraising narratives.
Assist in collecting financial, operational, and business data required for investor discussions.
Research grant opportunities, CSR funding programs, foundations, and development-sector funding initiatives.
Support the preparation of grant applications, concept notes, proposals, donor reports, and funding documentation.
Coordinate with internal teams to gather impact data, beneficiary stories, field photographs, and supporting materials.
Maintain grant application trackers, reporting schedules, compliance records, and submission deadlines.
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Assist in developing CSR partnership proposals, presentations, and outreach materials.
Document project outcomes, impact metrics, success stories, and case studies.
Support the preparation of donor reports, impact summaries, and organizational profiles.
Research funding trends across startup, CSR, agriculture, rural development, climate-tech, and social impact sectors.
Analyze competitors, business models, market opportunities, and investment landscapes.
Prepare reports, insights, and recommendations to support management decision-making.
Track government schemes, accelerator programs, incubation opportunities, and grant announcements.
Identify potential strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
Explore corporate, government, institutional, and ecosystem partnerships aligned with organizational goals.
Support outreach and relationship-building efforts with potential partners and stakeholders.
Create professional presentations, business proposals, reports, and communication materials.
Present research findings, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Support leadership teams in preparing for investor meetings, events, fundraising discussions, and pitch sessions.
What you'll gain:
Exposure to startup fundraising, grant writing, CSR partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives.
Experience working directly with founders and leadership teams.
Practical understanding of investor relations, donor management, and funding ecosystems.
Hands-on experience in proposal writing, stakeholder communication, and partnership development.
Skill(s) required
Analytical Thinking Budget Management Business Research Content Writing Effective Communication Market research Presentation skills Report Writing Research and Analytics
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who
are available for full time (in-office) internship
can start the internship between 17th Jun'26 and 22nd Jul'26
are available for duration of 6 months
have relevant skills and interests
Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
Requirements:
Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Rural Development, Agriculture, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong communication and storytelling skills, with proficiency in English and Hindi/Marathi preferred.
Good writing, documentation, and presentation skills using PowerPoint, Canva, or Google Slides.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Ability to analyze funding opportunities, grants, and investment landscapes.
Strong proposal writing skills and the ability to convert data and impact metrics into compelling narratives.
Familiarity with startup ecosystems, fundraising, venture capital, CSR initiatives, grants, or the social impact sector will be an advantage.
Strong attention to detail, ownership, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Perks
Certificate Letter of recommendation
Additional information
Preferred traits:
Entrepreneurial mindset and growth-oriented thinking.
Strong ownership, accountability, and execution skills.
Curious to learn about startups, investments, fundraising, and business strategy.
Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
Number of openings
1
About SmartU
Our mission is to empower farmers with the tools and information they need to successfully manage their farms. The SmartU WhatsApp bot is designed to assist farmers in maintaining financial records, addressing crop health issues, staying informed about local weather conditions, and staying up-to-date on market prices for their produce. By providing this information in an easy-to-use, accessible format, we aim to help farmers make informed decisions and ultimately improve their yields and profits.
