We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Intern - DAB to join our team at Donate-a-Book. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of business development while contributing to a meaningful cause. The ideal candidate is passionate, has excellent communication skills, and is eager to learn and grow within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in identifying and researching potential partners, sponsors, and donors.

- Support the development and implementation of business development strategies.

- Help maintain and develop customer relationships.

- Participate in outreach efforts, including email campaigns, phone calls, and meetings.

- Assist in daily fundraising operations and campaigns.

- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.

Required skills

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

- Strong interest in business development.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Passion for social impact.

Benefits

- Gain practical experience in business development and fundraising.

- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a difference.

- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.

- Certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship.

Duration

This internship is for a time period of 6 months, which can be extended on mutual agreement and requirement.

Location

This is an intern position and is based out of Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Compensation

Stipend will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experiences.

Write to us

Email your resume with ‘Business Development Intern - DAB’ in the email subject line

Our Commitment to a safe Environment at work

Pratham Books has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

About Us

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver () aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments.

Donate-a-Book is a unique crowdfunding initiative by Pratham books that enables individuals, NGOs that work with children or want to set up libraries to raise funds for delightful storybooks for the children they work with. Since its inception in 2015, we have helped get 450,000 Pratham Books story books to over 1 million children across India.