Fundraising Intern

Join Street Child Switzerland as an Intern in the sunny Barcelona!

Street Child Switzerland is an ambitious and dynamic international development charity dedicated to empowering some of the world’s most vulnerable children. We provide children with the opportunity to attend school and support their families in maintaining sustainable means to keep them there. As a volunteer-driven organization, we are committed to keeping overheads low to ensure maximum funding reaches our projects in multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

Founded in 2008, Street Child has grown to become a leading organization in the field of child protection and education. We have reached over 500,000 children across 20 countries, providing them with access to quality education and supporting their families through livelihood programs. Our holistic approach ensures that children can not only attend school but also thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Barcelona (Head Office)
• June/July- End of December/Start of January

Street Child is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving access to education and child protection for some of the world’s most vulnerable children. Since its founding in 2008, Street Child has worked in fragile and crisis-affected contexts to remove barriers to education, including poverty, conflict, displacement, disability, and climate-related shocks. The organisation operates through a strong localisation approach, partnering closely with national and local organisations to deliver sustainable, community-driven solutions across Africa and Asia.

Street Child’s work spans education in emergencies, inclusive education, child protection, and livelihood support for families, with a clear focus on reaching children who are most at risk of being excluded from education. The organisation combines direct programme implementation with advocacy, capacity strengthening of local partners, and strategic collaboration within international networks.

Fundraising

The Fundraising part is for securing the financial resources required to implement Street Child’s programmes globally. This includes institutional fundraising (e.g. government donors, multilateral agencies, and foundations), private fundraising, and partnerships with trusts, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. The team works closely with country offices and programme teams to develop high-quality funding proposals, donor reports, and strategic funding plans, while ensuring alignment with donor priorities and organisational strategy.

Grant Management

The Grant Management aspect ensures effective oversight of funded projects throughout their lifecycle. This includes compliance with donor requirements, financial and narrative reporting, contract management, risk mitigation, and internal coordination between country teams, finance, and technical advisors. Strong grant management supports accountability, learning, and the delivery of high-quality programmes in line with both donor expectations and Street Child’s values.

Communications

The Communications part focuses on enhancing visibility, engagement, and advocacy through clear and ethical storytelling. The team manages internal and external communications, including donor communications, digital platforms, publications, and campaigns. Communications works closely with fundraising to translate impact, evidence, and field experience into compelling content that strengthens relationships with supporters, donors, and partners.

We are currently seeking a full-time (33 hours/week) Swiss intern to join our team in the Barcelona office for a preferred duration of 6 months, although shorter durations can be discussed. At Street Child, we embrace diversity and are open to crafting tasks based on the personal qualities and skills of each intern.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Swiss intern, you will be part of a small team at Street Child Suisse, led by the Fundraising and Development Officer and the Country Director of Street Child Suisse.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

60% of your time

1. Fundraising Research:

• Identify new funding prospects, including trusts, foundations, and major donors in Switzerland.
• Contact potential donors and build relationships.
• Research and analyze the Swiss fundraising landscape to identify untapped opportunities.

2. Foundations Proposal Writing:

• Write compelling funding proposals for trusts and foundations using your knowledge of Street Child’s previous, current, and upcoming projects.
• Collaborate with the program team to gather relevant information and data for proposals.
• Ensure proposals align with the priorities and guidelines of Swiss donors.

40% of your time

3. Communications:

• Manage social media platforms and update the website.
• Promote local and international events, the international volunteering program, and email campaigns.
• Translate content between English, German, and French to reach a wider audience.
• Support the planning and development of new events to engage the Swiss community.

4. Business Development:

• Build and manage collaborations and partnerships with other organizations and companies in Switzerland.
• Identify potential synergies and opportunities for joint initiatives.
• Represent Street Child at relevant events and conferences.

5. Administrative Tasks:

• Support day-to-day office operations.
• Assist with minute-taking during meetings and other administrative duties.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Barcelona office.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, proactive, and innovative with the ability to work independently.
• Strong interest in the non-profit sector and Street Child’s mission to empower vulnerable children through education.
• Willingness to be flexible, have fun, and enjoy working with a team.
• Background in international relations, human rights, development, economics, or marketing.
• Excellent communication skills in German or French and professional-level English.
• Document translation skills and experience in content creation.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the fundraising landscape in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as well as existing channels, is a plus.

Benefits

Although this internship is unpaid, you will gain valuable experience for your CV by working on a wide variety of tasks and participating in regularly provided training sessions. This will help you improve both your professional and personal skills, such as project management, stakeholder engagement, and intercultural communication. As a relatively new organization, Street Child offers interns greater responsibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact for a great cause. By working with a young, dynamic, and international team, you will have the chance to meet culturally diverse people and practice different languages.

Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their nationality, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Join our inspiring journey and be part of empowering children through education. Apply now and make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children worldwide.

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