Business Development Intern (Social Impact Consulting)

This is a remote position.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about the social sector and are interested in building a career in business development. This internship offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of corporate partnerships, CSR, sustainability, and social impact consulting while gaining hands-on exposure to client acquisition and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential corporate clients, CSR teams, foundations, and development organizations.
  
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and partnership opportunities.
  
• Conduct market research on CSR trends, ESG initiatives, sustainability, and social impact investments.
  
• Support outreach activities through email, LinkedIn, networking, and follow-up communication.
  
• Assist in preparing proposals, capability decks, presentations, and business development documents.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand service offerings and align them with client requirements.
  
• Track leads, maintain CRM records, and prepare business development reports.
  
• Support partnership meetings, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up activities.
  
• Stay updated on government policies, CSR regulations, and developments in the social impact ecosystem.
  

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to CSR and social impact consulting.
  
• Experience in corporate partnerships and business development.
  
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the development sector.
  
• Opportunity to work on live projects with corporates and social sector organizations.
  
• A strong foundation for careers in CSR, consulting, partnerships, and impact advisory.
  

Requirements

Eligibility

• Recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, NGO Management, Sociology, or related social sector disciplines.
  
• Strong interest in business development, partnerships, corporate engagement, or CSR consulting.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
  
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a remote environment.
  

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Based in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru.
  
• Passionate about creating social impact while contributing to organizational growth.
  
• Comfortable interacting with corporate stakeholders and building professional relationships.
  
• Willing to learn business development and consulting in the social impact ecosystem.