Key Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Current student or recent graduate in Business, International Development, Communications, Education, or a related field.
  
• Strong written and verbal English; Kiswahili is a plus.
  
• Demonstrable interest in fundraising, nonprofit development or social impact (coursework, internships, volunteering).
  
• Excellent research, organisation and attention to detail.
  
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and deadlines; proactive and eager to learn.
  
• Familiarity with basic CRM tools and Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Slides) preferred.

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

Compensation and logistics:

This is a volunteer internship. There is potential for consideration for paid hire after a successfull 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