Resource Development Intern

Resource Development Intern Remote within the US

Vision Fund's work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We're about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good. By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, Vision Fund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive.

Learn more about us: visionfund.org

World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We are dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you will grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.

Vision Fund International (VFI) is the microfinance arm of World Vision, dedicated to providing credit, insurance, and savings services to underserved communities worldwide. Join the Resource Development and Management team responsible for Vision Fund's funding acquisition and management efforts. This internship will support the Resource Development & Management team in raising funding for Vision Fund’s strategic vision and building a diversified future funding portfolio.

Our portfolio is focused on Institutional Grant funding from foundations, multilaterals, and government, and through Philanthropic Fundraising, working closely with both WV Support Office Teams and WV National Offices and VF MFI teams.

• Grant Writing:
  Carry out research to underpin grant proposals, help with the writing and proofreading in the development of Institutional grant funding proposals with experienced grant writing professionals.
• Funding Research:
  Carry out desk research and mapping on potential new institutional funders for Vision Fund.
• Support Reporting for FAST:
  Provide significant assistance in reporting on the FAST (Finance Accelerating Savings Group Transformation) program, which is a critical component of the World Vision International THRIVE 2030 Business Plan.
• Contribute to the Goal of Serving 800,000 Members:
  Play a key role in helping the program meet its goal of serving 800,000 World Vision Savings Group members by 2030.
• Assist in Data Collection and Analysis:
  Support efforts to deliver customized FAST reports for World Vision donors, including GSI mapping and impact stories.
• Coordinate Across Teams:
  Work closely with field teams and global center staff to ensure seamless communication and accurate report creation.
• Learn GIS Tools:
  If you are unfamiliar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), we will provide training so you can effectively contribute to mapping and data analysis efforts.
• Receive FAST Product Training:
  Get technical training on the FAST product to ensure you feel confident and well-equipped to support the program's objectives.

• Gain Skills in ArcGIS:
  Learn to use ArcGIS for geospatial analysis and reporting, enhancing your technical and mapping skills.
• Enhance Grant Writing
  
  Skills:
  
  Working with experienced grant writers, develop convincing proposal development skills.
• Enhance Donor Communication
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to donor communications, improving your ability to construct impactful reports and stories.
• Develop Technical Understanding:
  Build your technical comprehension of how microfinance plays an important role in long-term community development and in disaster response.
• Client Connection:
  Experience the real-world impact of your work by connecting with key client-facing staff in the field, ensuring you see the direct correlation between your efforts and the clients we serve.
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