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Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Intern

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Position Title: Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Intern

Location: Remote (with optional in-person experience in Malawi)

Duration: 8–12 weeks (flexible start date)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week

Compensation: Volunteer (letter of recommendation and project portfolio provided)  

Reserach 
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Agriculture
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Administrative Work
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Technical Expertise
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Responsibilities

  • Research philanthropic funders
  • Maintain a prospect pipeline 
  • Support drafting applications or pre-qualification documents
  • Development of donor-ready profiles 
  • Develop pitch materials
  • Track funding deadlines
  • Build a calendar of strategic opportunities

What you will gain

  • Firsthand experience supporting a fast-growing African agribusiness
  • Close mentorship
  • Project ownership with the co-founder and fundraising team
  • A letter of recommendation and published project portfolio
  • Exposure to global food systems, philanthropy, and inclusive development 

Ideal Candidate

  • Undergraduate or graduate student in Public Policy, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Enterprise,
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Passion for food justice, equity, and locally led change
  • Familiarity with Africa, agriculture, or impact investing is an asset

 About GGEM Farming


GGEM Farming is one of Malawi’s fastest-growing social enterprises, transforming local food systems by working directly with smallholder farmers. We buy, process, and sell food crops like rice, sorghum, and millet, providing guaranteed markets and climate-smart support. Our model builds inclusive, farmer-first marketplaces that boost incomes, ensure food security, and enable resilience in the face of climate shocks.


Role Overview

We’re seeking a mission-aligned intern to support our fundraising and partnership development efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in social enterprise, sustainable agriculture, or international development.

You will work closely with the founding team to:

  • Research philanthropic funders, grant opportunities, and accelerators aligned with GGEM’s work in climate resilience, agriculture, and African-led development
  • Maintain a prospect pipeline and support drafting applications or pre-qualification documents
  • Support development of donor-ready profiles and pitch materials
  • Track funding deadlines and help build a calendar of strategic opportunities


Apply Now!