Fundraising and Outreach Internship

Job Description:

Organization: Real Kids Real Food (RKRF) & Eat to Thrive (ETT)

Location: Remote

Type: Internship 

Compensation: Unpaid (due to budget constraints), about 5 hours per week. Can be used for college credit if applicable.

Dates: January 20, 2027 – May 1, 2027 (Excluding school breaks)

Our Organization:

Current estimates, as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2020), indicate that around 20% of adolescents in the United States are living with obesity, a condition that is often classified as malnutrition. Such conditions as sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and asthma are more prevalent among minors (CDC, 2017). To reduce malnutrition, obesity, and chronic disease, Eat to Thrive & Real Kids Real Food advocates for a healthful lifestyle.

Real Kids Real (RKRF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2005, manifests its mission of preventing obesity, chronic disease, and malnutrition through education and advocacy of healthy living through two separate ten-week programs: RKRF for children 3 – 10 and Eat to Thrive (ETT) for adults offered three times annually. They learn how to make affordable, healthy lifestyle choices through hands-on, fun activities: nutritional education, kitchen gardening, preparing plant-based meals, fitness, and mindfulness. RKRF provides free recipe ingredients for all food-insecure children. 

This position:

We are seeking a motivated, mission-driven Fundraising & Outreach Intern to help expand our reach, build community partnerships, and secure financial support for our fall 10-week remote classes and community health initiatives. Working directly with organizational leadership, you will play a key role in donor stewardship, corporate sponsorship acquisition, community outreach, and alumni engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying, researching, applying, and soliciting individual donors, corporate sponsors, and local business partners. 
• Draft compelling fundraising appeals, sponsorship proposals, and thank-you communications for donors and supporters.   
• Support campaign strategies surrounding seasonal program launches (e.g., 10-week Eat to Thrive and RKRF courses) and year-end giving. 
• Conduct targeted outreach to schools, community centers, health clinics, and local organizations to increase enrollment in remote RKRF and ETT programs.   
• Reconnect with past participants and nurture alumni engagement to foster a strong, supportive community network.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university within the U.S. 
• Strong alignment with our mission of plant-based nutrition, wellness, and youth/family empowerment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.  
• Knowledge of how to apply for grants on behalf of an organization
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Zoom

What you will gain:

• Gain practical skills in non-profit fundraising, campaign execution, and community outreach.
• Work directly alongside our Executive Director and Marketing Director
• Develop real-world experience in community building, volunteer engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Build skills in organizing events, supporting fundraising strategies, and executing mission-driven campaigns.