German Fundraising Interns (Individual Giving + Institutional + Communication)

Job Title: German Fundraising Intern
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Reporting into: Country Manager Germany
Contract Term: 6 months

Street Child is a charity dedicated to ensuring every child is safe in school and learning, through a holistic approach that targets all barriers to a child’s education. We empower some of the most vulnerable children in the world by giving them the chance to go to school and providing their families with the sustainable means to keep them there. There’s never been a better time to get behind our cause: we are an ambitious and exciting international development charity, and this is your chance to be part of an incredible fundraising adventure!

At Street Child, we are lucky to have fantastic volunteers committed, keeping overheads low so that as much funding a possible can go to our projects in Sub Saharan Africa, Europe and Asia. We are currently looking for a full-time (33 hours/week) German intern to join us in our Barcelona or Munich office. The preferred internship duration is 6 months; however, shorter durations can be discussed.

Street Child embraces skill diversity among interns and we are more than happy, according to our current needs, to craft tasks depending on the personal qualities of the intern and/or give the intern freedom to apply his/her/their personal skills.

You will be part of a small team led by the Street Child Country Manager Germany.

Below are some examples of your responsibilities:

Intern "Individual Giving & Major Donors"

• Developing fundraising campaigns: (in collaboration with Marketing & Communication) aimed at individual donors 

• Managing existing donors: (e.g., regular communication, thank-you notes, personalized updates) 

• Donor Journey: Contributing to and optimizing the donor lifecycle (from first contact to long-term retention) 

• Data maintenance in CRM: (donor database, KPI tracking, campaign analysis) 

• Planning and supporting donor events: (e.g., small appreciation events) 
  

Intern "Institutional and Corporate Partnerships"

• Identifying new partnership opportunities with companies and public institutions, and other NGOs 

• Market observation and strategy development (monitoring trends, identifying potential new partners)  

• Public policy research: conducting research about policy trends on the European and national level 

• Conceptualizing project and collaboration ideas (e.g., for joint campaigns or sponsorships) 

• Proposal writing for private and public funding, drawing on knowledge of past, current, and upcoming Street Child projects 
  

Intern "Communication / Public Relations"

• Content creation for the website, social media channels, and newsletters 

• PR work (drafting press releases) 

• Design of marketing materials (flyers, brochures, posters) 

• Coordination of online campaigns, awareness-raising activities and Street Child events like the Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycling Challenge 

• Support strategic development of Communication & Marketing

What are the benefits of an internship at Street Child?  

• Insights into NGO operations: You will gain comprehensive insights into international relief projects and learn first-hand how a rapidly growing non-profit organization works. 

• Wide scope for creativity and responsibility:  With us, you won’t just have the opportunity to bring in and implement your own ideas—you’ll also take real ownership of your projects. Whether it’s in fundraising campaigns, corporate partnerships, or volunteer management, your creativity and initiative are in demand! 

• Opportunities for learning and development: Through regular training, feedback, and close collaboration with the team, you can systematically develop both your professional skills (e.g. communication, research, project organization) and personal skills (e.g. self-management, intercultural competence). 

• Work in an international team: You will work with colleagues and volunteers from various countries, giving you the chance to expand your intercultural and language skills (German, English, possibly Spanish, etc.). 

• Support for Erasmus+: We offer assistance if you wish to apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship or other funding options. 

• Social impact: Your work at Street Child directly helps disadvantaged children gain access to education and sustainably improves their living conditions.

Requirements / Key characteristics (general) 

• Motivation & initiative: You are committed, can work independently, and are keen to take on responsibility. 

• Interest in non-profit work: You identify with Street Child’s mission and ideally have a basic understanding of the NGO sector. 

• Language skills: For our team in Barcelona, fluent German (written/spoken) and good English skills are required.  

• Strong communication: You communicate effectively both in writing and verbally (e.g. for mailings, calls, social media). 

• Team spirit & flexibility: We work across different areas, so you should enjoy collaboration and be able to adapt quickly to new topics. 

• Common software skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online tools (email, social media) are beneficial. 

Area-specific requirements (a plus, no need):

• A head for numbers and attention to detail: Assisting with donation receipts, budget overviews, and data maintenance. 

• Empathetic & creative communication: You enjoy engaging with donors, sending thank-you notes, and providing updates. 

• Structured approach and self-organization to CRM management, donor segmentation, and campaign evaluation 

Areas of university studies: 

• It ncludes but are not limited to marketing, international relations, political science, human rights, development, economics or global affairs. 

Street Child welcomes applications from all suitable qualified persons regardless of their nationality, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.