Development Assistant; Volunteer​/Internship; Hybrid

We are equal-opportunity study abroad advocates! EBI is here to bridge the racial disparity in study abroad opportunities. We want to help the students who feel like study abroad is out of their reach! EBI raises awareness about various international study and exchange opportunities. We encourage students to get an international education in today’s globalized society. We promote your expansion by giving you the study abroad support that you deserve.

EBI fights for your right to further develop through international exchange. We advocate for high school students, college students, educators, and interns! We help you write a winning application essay. EBI also provides you with writing and editing assistance so that your application essay is undeniable. EBI prepares you for the adventure of a lifetime by guiding you through our 'Ready to Fly' process.

We understand that it can be scary to adventure out into the unknown, so we’re here for you every step of the way.

Organization Expanding Boundaries International (EBI)
Location Remote (Maryland/International)
Mission Empowering future generations through equitable S.T.E.A.M. education and international cultural immersion.

Expanding Boundaries International is seeking a results driven Development Assistant to join our administrative core. This role is essential for fueling our expansion across Maryland and our seven hubs in Ghana. You will work directly with our leadership to identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with major gift donors and corporate partners who are committed to bridging the digital divide and supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4.

• Donor Research:
  Identify potential major gift donors and corporate sponsors whose philanthropic goals align with S.T.E.A.M. education and global exchange.
• Corporate Sponsorship Support:
  Assist in drafting outreach scripts and tailored partnership proposals for school districts and businesses.
• Fundraising Administration:
  Support the management of the Brenda
  
  A. Brown Passport Scholarship fund by tracking contributions and preparing donor appreciation reports.
• Strategic Communications:
  Help translate complex program data into compelling impact stories for fundraising campaigns.
• Partnership Tracking:
  Maintain our pipeline of potential sponsors, ensuring all outreach follows a one to two week follow up timeline.

• Growth Mindset:
  While prior knowledge of fundraising is beneficial, we highly value candidates who possess the right attitude and a hunger to learn. We prefer a person with the drive to develop their skills along the way over someone with experience but a rigid approach.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills with a mission driven voice.
• Professional Standard:
  Ability to maintain a task focused professional standard while expressing deep gratitude to our supporters.
• Technical Interest:
  Interest in nonprofit management, international relations, or business development.

By volunteering as a Development Assistant, you will gain hands on experience in high level nonprofit strategy. You will play a direct role in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore the world and access technical education, regardless of their zip code.