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Join us as a Strategic Development Intern and contribute to meaningful change while building your career foundation!

Are you passionate about strategic growth, nonprofit impact, and building meaningful relationships and impact initiatives? As a Strategic Development Intern for the WCF Institute, you will play a key supporting role in the planning and execution of initiatives that contribute to our fundraising, partnership development, and operational effectiveness. This is a unique opportunity to build essential skills in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

Organisation Overview

World Climate Foundation (WCF), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a global non-profit organization that connects leaders from business, government, finance, and civil society to accelerate action on climate change, biodiversity, and health.

Through high-impact platforms such as the World Climate Summit (WCS) and the Climate Investment Coalition (CIC), WCF fosters cross-sector collaboration to scale solutions aligned with the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are working alongside inspiring leaders from government, business, financial institutions and civil society that are leading the way and shaping our future.

Key Responsibilities

Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Donor Engagement & Fundraising Support
Assist in donor research, outreach, and stewardship activities. Support the drafting and tailoring of funding and grant applications.

Proposal Writing & Reporting
Collaborate in developing high-quality proposals, concept notes, and progress reports in alignment with organisational goals and timelines

Document Preparation & Management
Help create, format, and organise strategic documents, presentations, and internal materials. Ensure efficient file management and version control.

Meetings Organisation & Support
Assist in scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings. Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

Institute Project Support

Provide ad hoc support to the ongoing projects such as IMCA and CLIMATEFIT based on project needs

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business, Administration, Nonprofit management or a related field.
  • Strong writing, research, and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication, both written and verbal
  • Interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, or strategy
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams and SharePoint
  • Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and propose solutions proactively
  • Experience with project management is a strong asset
  • Prior experience with grant writing, fundraising, or admin support is a plus
  • Fluency in English

What You Will Gain

  • Real-world experience in strategic development and donor engagement
  • Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
  • Insight into the inner workings of mission-driven organisation
  • A supportive and inclusive team culture
  • A professional reference upon successful completion of the internship

Location

  • This internship is on-site at the World Climate Foundation’s headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • The office is located near the waterfront and just a short walk from the colorful Nyhavn.
  • Interns will work closely with team members in a friendly office environment and may have opportunities to participate in relevant meetings and activities held in Copenhagen

Duration and Time Commitment

The internship is offered for a period of 6 months, starting in August or September 2025. It is a full-time position.

Compensation

Internship level remuneration offered

Application Process

Please send your application in English, consisting of a CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page), to recruitment@worldclimatefoundation.org with subject “Strategic Development - Internship”. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, no later than 30 July 2025, at 12:00 CET. Interviews will be conducted over July and August 2025.

Please note that, due to legal requirements, applicants must hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence permit, as well as a valid Danish work permit. Unfortunately, applications that do not meet these criteria cannot be considered.

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