Fundraising & Project Development Intern

About the company

You will join a small, international team working across project management, fundraising, marketing, community events, accounting, web development, and youth work.

Your tasks

We are looking for a motivated Fundraising & Project Development Intern to help Pangaea Youth Network develop new projects and secure funding for our local and international activities. You will have the opportunity to work on real funding applications and contribute directly to the growth and development of a youth NGO.

Position Overview This is a hands-on internship where you will work closely with our management and project team to identify funding opportunities, develop fundraising strategies, create new project ideas, and prepare grant applications.

You will help turn ideas into real projects by researching funding programmes, developing project concepts, planning activities, preparing budgets, and writing applications for funding.

Our main focus is on Erasmus+ projects, Danish foundations, municipal funding opportunities, and international programmes supporting youth work, education, inclusion, community development, sustainability, and international cooperation.

• Fundraising Strategy: Research and develop fundraising strategies for PYN, identify potential funding sources, analyse funding requirements, and help create a long-term fundraising plan for the organisation.
• Funding Research: Identify relevant grants and funding opportunities from Erasmus+, Danish foundations, municipalities, EU programmes, and international funding organisations. Monitor application deadlines, eligibility requirements, funding priorities, and available budgets.
• Project Development: Help develop new local and international project ideas based on PYN’s mission, community needs, and funding opportunities. Contribute to defining project objectives, target groups, activities, expected results, and long-term impact.
• Grant Writing: Prepare and write funding applications, including project descriptions, needs analysis, objectives, activities, methodology, expected outcomes, sustainability plans, and dissemination strategies.
• Project Budgets: Support the preparation of project budgets, financial plans, funding requests, and cost estimates in cooperation with the management and accounting team.
• Partnership Development: Research potential local and international project partners, foundations, sponsors, and organisations. Support communication with stakeholders and help develop partnerships for future funding applications.
• Project Planning: Help create project timelines, work plans, activity schedules, responsibilities, and implementation strategies for proposed projects.
• Funding Database: Maintain an organised overview of funding opportunities, application deadlines, eligibility criteria, application progress, submitted proposals, and funding results.
• Organisational Development: Contribute ideas for improving PYN’s financial sustainability, expanding its activities, and developing new services or initiatives that could attract additional funding.

You will work closely with PYN’s management and receive guidance on project development, funding research, and grant writing. At the same time, you will have opportunities to take responsibility for your own research, project concepts, and application drafts.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is interested in fundraising, project management, international cooperation, and NGO development. And has:

• Good written English (preferably B2 or higher)
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to details
• Creativity
• The ability to work independently

You should feel comfortable using Google Docs, Google Sheets, or similar digital tools and be interested in developing and writing structured project proposals.

Nice to have Previous experience with Erasmus+, grant writing, fundraising, project management, budgeting, research, or NGO work. Familiarity with EU funding programmes, Danish foundations, or project application processes is an advantage but not required.

Personal qualities We appreciate people who are proactive, curious, responsible, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn. You should enjoy developing ideas, researching opportunities, solving problems, and turning concepts into practical project proposals.

Relevant study backgrounds Project Management, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, European Studies, Nonprofit Management, or related fields. Students from other backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

What we offer

What You Gain

• Practical Fundraising Experience: Learn how NGOs identify funding opportunities, approach funders, develop fundraising strategies, and prepare grant applications.
• Real Project Development Experience: Participate in developing actual local and international projects, from the initial idea to a complete funding application.
• Erasmus+ Knowledge: Gain practical insight into European funding programmes, international partnerships, project planning, grant writing, and the management of EU-funded initiatives.
• Professional Development: Improve your research, analytical thinking, project design, budgeting, strategic planning, professional writing, and stakeholder communication skills.
• International Working Environment: Become part of a supportive international community and collaborate with young people, interns, volunteers, and partners from different countries.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections with NGOs, foundations, international organisations, local stakeholders, and potential project partners.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Opportunities: Depending on your availability, eligibility, and participant profile, you may have opportunities to join Erasmus+ youth exchanges and training courses (typically 5–10 days), where travel, food, and accommodation are covered by EU funds.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to securing resources that help PYN organise free community activities, international learning opportunities, youth projects, and initiatives that benefit young people.

We offer practical professional experience, supervision, an international working environment, networking opportunities, access to relevant Erasmus+ activities, and opportunities to contribute to real projects with a positive social impact.

How to apply

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Other

Internship opportunity · Fundraising & Project Development Intern · Horsens · Horsens, Denmark/Hybrid · Autumn / Spring · Internship · Apply now Looking for a longer-term internship? We prefer interns who can join us for 4–12 months.

Autumn – WinterSeptember – January Winter – SummerFebruary – June Start and end dates are flexible. Starting one or two weeks earlier or later can be arranged. Shorter internships of 2–4 months may also be available.

LocationHorsensHorsens, Denmark/Hybrid DurationFlexible, adjustable Topic Fundraising, Grant Writing, Project Development & NGO Management

Working Style & Environment Our office and youth space are located in Student Village Kamtjatka, in the city centre of Horsens, Denmark.

A hybrid working setup is possible, but we prefer interns who can be present on-site for teamwork, project development meetings, and organisational activities.

Typical office hours are around 9:00:00–16:30, Monday–Friday, with the remaining working hours arranged according to the internship agreement and team needs.

Note This is an unpaid internship. Pangaea Youth Network does not provide monetary compensation or financial support.

Quick facts

• WhereHorsens / Horsens, Denmark/Hybrid
• WhenAutumn / Spring
• TopicFundraising, Grant Writing, Project Development & NGO Management
• TypeInternship