As a member on the Board of Advisors for a startup non-profit, I know how hard it is to get things going. Building a website, raising the first $1,000, and writing a “business plan” are all huge challenges that separate ideas from real non-profits. And that doesn’t even include getting started on the good work that is the organization’s mission. The first few years are filled with ups and downs, and leaders of non-profit startups can use every little bit of extra help that they can get. One way that they can get that help is to work with Sparkseed, a San Ramon, CA based non-profit organization “that exists to develop the next generation of social entrepreneurs and increase their impact on society.” It’s an incubator/angel fund for early stage, student-led social ventures (both for-profit and non-profit).
The way that Sparkseed works is that they select up to ten “student-led social ventures” every year to get “six months of high-impact support.” To some extent, it’s a contest, and the prize includes the following:
After the six months have passed, Sparkseed chooses three ventures to receive ongoing support. I think it’s a wonderful idea, and it has the potential to significantly push forward innovation in the social venture community. As of now, Sparkseed doesn’t have any internships listed on their website, but they do have three posted on their Idealist page. These positions include Venture Support Intern, Design Intern, and Fundraising Intern. The positions are unpaid, and you can apply by sending your résumé and a cover letter that explains your interest and fit for the position to Samantha Given-Dennis at samantha@sparkseed.org. Be sure to put the title of the internship in the subject line.
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Tags: administrative, California, design, development, Internships, non-profit, social investing, social venture, unpaid
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