Internship Opportunity: Corporate Outreach

Overview

Cards2Warriors is a 503(c) nonprofit that bridges the isolation gap by sending cards of support and encouragement to individuals battling long-term illnesses and rare diseases.​ Join our mission to send 100,000 cards! 

We are seeking highly motivated and empathetic Media Relations Intern, Fundraising Intern, and Corporate Outreach Intern to support the development and execution of our 100,000 card mission. 

We welcome and encourage chronically ill individuals and caregivers to apply! We are an organization run primarily by illness warriors and caregivers, and we want to work with you! We are fully remote and committed to flexibility. 

Our hours are flexible based on your capacity, but we ask for at least a six-month commitment. We’ll happily sign off on service hours, provide letters of recommendation, or accommodate academic requirements as needed. These are unpaid internships.

Key Responsibilities

Be part of the team that helps us send 100,000 cards—by engaging companies and organizations that want to make a difference.

Corporate Prospecting & Research

• Identify potential corporate partners aligned with our mission (e.g., healthcare companies, stationery brands, wellness-focused businesses).

• Develop and maintain a database of prospective corporate partners, sponsors, and in-kind donors.

Outreach & Relationship Building

• Craft personalized outreach materials to connect with potential partners.

• Assist with initial outreach via email, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

• Help nurture leads through thoughtful follow-ups and collaborative messaging.

Sponsorship & Collaboration Support

• Support the creation of sponsorship packages and partnership decks.

• Assist in brainstorming and executing creative partnership ideas (e.g., co-branded card campaigns, team volunteering, corporate card drives).

• Help coordinate logistics for any corporate activations, events, or programs.

Reporting & Impact Tracking

• Track outreach and partnership activity, including follow-ups and engagement levels.

• Contribute to monthly reports on outreach performance and partnership development.

Qualifications

• Interest in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. Current or recent college study is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable with email communication, LinkedIn, and light research.

• Enthusiastic, organized, and able to work independently.

• Lived experience as an illness warrior and/or caregiver is highly encouraged.

• You’ll need to provide your own computer and wifi.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience building and managing corporate partnerships in a nonprofit setting.

• Portfolio-worthy materials like outreach emails, pitch decks, and partnership proposals.

• Insight into corporate social responsibility (CSR) and nonprofit funding strategies.

• Professional mentorship and networking opportunities in nonprofit and business development spaces.

• The chance to make a tangible impact for people battling chronic illness and rare diseases.