Strategic Partnership Intern

About us:

Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested over $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 100 countries and over 5 million borrowers.

Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.

Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.

Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.

Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.

Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.

Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.

Internship Program

Since its founding, volunteerism has been an integral part of Kiva's foundation and success. As a Kiva Intern, you will contribute your passion, drive, ideas, and expertise to expanding our reach and impact while taking on immediate and significant responsibilities within your team. In addition to learning on the job, you'll partake in a variety of educational, social, and professional development workshops and events that will accelerate your professional growth while learning about Kiva and the non-profit, technology, and microfinance sectors. 

Through this volunteer internship, we’re hoping to provide a high-caliber learning experience. With the completion of our internship program, you will take away many in-demand job skills. Additionally, all Kiva interns will gain exposure to foundational microfinance concepts and ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals. This position will also put you in contact with a wide array of employees around the world, giving you a jump start on networking opportunities.

This Kiva internship is a 6-month, part-time (24 - 32 hours per week), United States-based, remote volunteer position. 

At this time, we can only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Department overview:

The Strategic Partnerships, Communications, and Creative (SPCC) team builds relationships with corporations, foundations, and high net-worth individuals to invest, influence, and engage in Kiva's mission. We work collaboratively across teams to raise both managed lending funds and philanthropic revenue from existing and new partners to support Marketplace, LSE, Kiva U.S., and Kiva Capital goals..  

Your role:

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Partnerships Intern to help streamline and strengthen Kiva’s fundraising and partnership materials. This role will focus on consolidating existing presentations and pitch decks, creating audience-specific templates, and designing a sustainable system for ongoing management. This role will also have the opportunity to support other business development initiatives (e.g. conference preparation). 

Through this internship, the selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in pitch development, storytelling, and partnership strategy for a variety of audiences—including corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors. They will have the opportunity to create lasting impact by helping Kiva build a more efficient and effective toolkit for partnership engagement—work that directly contributes to getting more loans funded and expanding financial inclusion worldwide.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Audit and organize all existing SPCC pitch decks, presentations, and proposal materials across corporate, foundation, and individual donor audiences.
• Develop an accessible system (e.g., shared folder or database) to catalog and tag past decks for easy future reference.
• Assist in content curation—selecting high-quality slides and storytelling assets from past decks to build a central library of approved visuals, impact data, and talking points.
• Design processes for keeping slides, metrics, and messaging up to date in coordination with SPCC and cross-functional partners (e.g., Impact, Marketing, Programs).
• Collaborate with audience owners to create standardized, audience-specific template decks (corporate business development, foundations/private funders, and individual donors).
• Support ad hoc presentation design needs for active partnership opportunities and leadership presentations, ensuring consistency in Kiva’s brand and voice.
• Document and share recommendations for long-term storage, maintenance, and version control to streamline future deck-building workflows.
• Support conference prospecting efforts, including researching attendees, identifying potential partnership leads, and compiling briefing materials for Kiva representatives.
• Provide general business development support, such as assisting with background research, drafting meeting prep materials, and contributing to special projects as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age or older by January 13, 2026
• Able to commit to the full 6-month term
• Strong critical thinking, with an eye for detail and ownership of your work
• Enjoys problem-solving and relationship building
• Strong written and verbal communication  skills
• Highly proactive and able to work independently
• Highly organized individual with an aptitude for working in a start-up environment. 
• Intermediate skills in Google docs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Perks:

• Professional development and skills workshops
• Access to Kiva’s network of Kiva Fellowship and Internship Alumni
• Optional participation in Kiva’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and social activities such as happy hours and coffee chats  
• References are gladly given for successful participants

Kiva's Internship is a part-time volunteer position; however, to help offset some expenses, Kiva will provide a modest stipend of $800 a month (before taxes) to its volunteers. Please note that the stipend is considered taxable income and we expect interns to do their own research as to how this may affect their personal/tax implications.

The weekly time commitment for a Kiva Internship is 24 - 32 hours per week, from January 13, 2026 - June 30, 2026. Please make sure you have the availability to commit for the entire internship period before submitting an application.

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture.  We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.