The Role
Supports fundraising and awareness campaigns connected to major sporting events. Responsibilities include researching outreach opportunities, engaging participants and partners, managing registrations and donor data, assisting with donation pages, coordinating event logistics, liaising with vendors and volunteers, creating communications and reports, and providing on-site race support.
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About the Role
CanKids is seeking two dynamic Campaign Interns to drive the planning and implementation of fundraising and awareness initiatives tied to prominent events like the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, and Cycle for Gold. This immersive position demands active involvement in research, stakeholder engagement, data handling, and on-site event operations. The successful applicant will be an organized, high-energy individual who thrives on direct communication and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership over assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Campaign Execution: Collaborate on the design and rollout of fundraising strategies, manage activity schedules, and conduct research to identify new outreach avenues such as running clubs, cycling groups, and corporate partners.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively contact potential participants, manage registration processes, and maintain consistent communication via phone, messaging apps, and email to foster a vibrant community around CanKids' events.
- Fundraising Assistance: Guide participants in launching and promoting their donation pages, monitor contribution pledges, maintain donor databases, and research new funding opportunities.
- Event Logistics: Coordinate pre-event preparations including kit distribution and registration, liaise with vendors and volunteers, and provide direct on-ground support during major races to manage branding and participant interactions.
- Content Creation: Draft communications for various channels, gather visual assets and personal stories, and assist in creating presentation materials and campaign reports.
- Data Management: Keep accurate records of participants and donors in spreadsheets, track outreach metrics, and generate periodic progress reports.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with the confidence to engage with diverse groups.
- Proficiency in office productivity tools, specifically Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational capabilities, time management skills, and a knack for following up on tasks.
- Comfort with digital communication platforms including WhatsApp, email, and social media for outreach purposes.
- A proactive attitude with the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and participate in on-ground activities.
- A genuine interest in sports, social impact, marketing, or the non-profit sector.
- Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or Social Sciences.
- Previous internship or project experience in event coordination, fundraising, or community engagement is highly desirable.
What the Intern Will Gain
- Practical experience managing large-scale fundraising campaigns and event logistics.
- Insight into the operational dynamics of marathon and cycling ecosystems.
- Direct exposure to donor relations and fundraising strategies.
- Skills in community building and corporate outreach.
- Understanding of national NGO operations and the specific challenges within the childhood cancer support landscape.
Skills Required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to use WhatsApp, email, and social media for outreach
- Proactive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, on-ground environment
- Interest in sports, social impact, marketing, or the nonprofit sector
- Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or Social Sciences
- Previous internship or project experience in event coordination, fundraising, or community engagement
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The Company
What We Do
CanKids KidsCan is an India-based national NGO focused on childhood cancer care. Founded in 2004, it partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to improve access and treatment standards across India. It supports primarily underprivileged children and families through medical, drug and diagnostic assistance, accommodation, transport, blood support, nutrition, education, counselling, and advocacy. Its mission is to deliver holistic care and advance quality of life throughout the cancer journey.
