Government, Foundation & Multilateral Partnerships Intern

Save the Children US

. Conduct market research and analysis on institutional donors, including bilateral, multilateral, and foundation funding sources, to identify trends, priorities, and alignment with Save the Children’s strategic pillars (Humanitarian, MNCH, and Education) .

Posted 5/23/2026internshipWashington • Connecticut, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 - $18 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct market research and analysis on institutional donors, including bilateral, multilateral, and foundation funding sources, to identify trends, priorities, and alignment with Save the Children’s strategic pillars (Humanitarian, MNCH, and Education)
Support cross-team knowledge management initiatives, including contributing to shared ways of working, maintaining and organizing asset inventories, and improving accessibility of key resources for proposal development and donor engagement
Assist in refining and strengthening the GFMP SaveNet presence, including updating content, organizing materials, and ensuring consistency and usability for internal stakeholders
Support cross-functional collaboration across proposal development, foundation partnerships, and government donor teams by compiling research, preparing briefing materials, and synthesizing insights
Provide general project and administrative support, including document preparation, tracking research outputs, and supporting team coordination efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be actively enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program, or have graduated within 6 months of the start date
Demonstrated research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights
Strong written communication skills, with experience producing concise summaries, briefing materials, or research outputs for professional or academic audiences
Interest in institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and global development, including familiarity with bilateral, multilateral, or foundation donors (preferred, not required)
Proven ability to manage and organize information, with strong attention to detail and experience working with shared systems or knowledge management tools
Highly organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
Currently eligible to work in the U.S
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Hands-on experience working on high-impact global initiatives
Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership
Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success
Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them
Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—your work directly contributes to global change
Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.

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Hard Skills & Tools

research skillsanalytical skillssynthesis of informationdocument preparationproject supportproposal developmentfundraisingdonor engagementknowledge management

Soft Skills

strong written communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsproactivecollaborativeability to meet deadlinesability to manage multiple priorities