Business Development Intern

pDo you want to see how the partnerships and funding behind social impact actually come together? As our new Business Development Intern, you will work alongside the team that builds the partnerships and funding behind Forward·Inc's entrepreneurship programs for people with a forcibly displaced background. /pbrSolliciteer hieronder na het doorlezen van alle details en ondersteunende informatie met betrekking tot deze vacature.brpIn this role, you support the Business Development team in its day-to-day work with funders and partners. You help research potential funders and partner organisations and draft the outreach that opens new conversations. You keep our pipeline and trackers up to date, and you support the team in preparing for the meetings and international conferences where many of our partnerships begin. /pbrpThis position is a good fit for a recent graduate or a final-year student with an interest in fundraising, partnerships and the wider non-profit sector. We are looking for a proactive and flexible team player who is comfortable moving between different tasks and who wants to combine detailed, hands‑on work with social impact. It is a strong opportunity to build your professional experience and your network while making a real difference for people rebuilding their careers in a new country. /pbrAbout the Organisation:brpForward·Inc is a Netherlands-based, internationally operating organisation devoted to helping newcomers pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. We do this by empowering them to launch, grow, fund, and sustain their own businesses. We believe in the incredible talent of people with refugee backgrounds, their value to society, and their potential to build bridges across communities. /pbrpbJob Type /b : Intern Full-time (40h/w) /pbrpbTime period /b : Start date: October 2026. Duration: approximately 6 months. /pbrpbLanguage: /bFull working proficiency required (written spoken) in English. Arabic and Dutch are a plus. /pbrpbFor non-EU nationals: /bpermission to work in the Netherlands or enrollment at a university is required. /pbrpbFor EU-nationals: /b already living in the Netherlands, we cannot support with relocation efforts. /pbrpbPlease note: /b /pbrullibr/liliTo apply for this role, you must be located in the Netherlands, within a 1-hour commute to Rotterdam and Amsterdam.br/liliWe bdo not accept /b unsolicited applications outside the recruitment process and channels.br/li /ulbrVision 2050brpBy 2050, Forward·Inc aims to establish 20 national and regional self-sustainable refugee entrepreneurship networks, supporting over 100,000 businesses and connecting 1 million entrepreneurial refugees worldwide. We empower refugees and host communities to ensure they live in strongly connected societies that thrive. /pbrOverview of the Rolebrullibr/liliSupport Forward·Inc's Business Development team in securing the funding and partnerships behind our entrepreneurship programs for people with a forcibly displaced background and locals in fragile statesbr/liliWork across the full cycle of business development, from researching potential funders to helping prepare proposals and outreachbr/liliGain hands‑on experience of how a growing international non‑profit builds relationships with foundations, corporate partners and institutional donorsbr/liliWork with the team's core tools, including HubSpot, and Canva, to manage information and produce materialsbr/liliSuited to a recent graduate or final-year student with an interest in entrepreneurship, fundraising, partnerships and the non‑profit sectorbr/li /ulbrResponsibilities of the Rolebrullibr/liliResearch potential funders and partner organisations to support the team's outreachbr/liliHelp prepare outreach messages, proposals and other business development materialsbr/liliKeep the team's pipeline and trackers up to datebr/liliPrepare background research and briefing notes ahead of meetingsbr/liliProvide general support to the Business Development team as neededbr/li /ulbrCommitments:brullibr/liliYou have a strong conviction to empower entrepreneurs to build and grow their businesses.br/liliYou empathise with entrepreneurs who do so without connections and startup capital and who come from a different cultural background.br/liliYou are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and work alongside entrepreneurs. You go beyond giving advice and provide practical support;br/liliYou are an all-rounder and able to support Forward·Inc in its vision, mission and objectives.br/li /ulbrMust-have requirementsbrullibr/liliYou are fluent in English.br/liliYou have a finished BSc or MSc degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or similar fieldsbr/liliYou are a good communicator who gains energy from networking and meeting people.br/liliYou are tech‑savvy;br/liliYou have a proactive, entrepreneurial, results‑oriented attitude with an ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced organisation;br/liliYou are flexible and can deal well with a lot of uncertainty. You have a solution‑focused mentality.br/liliYou are allowed to work in the Netherlandsbr/li /ulbrThis is NOT the role for you ifbrullibr/lilibYou struggle with accountability: /b If you often overlook tasks or shy away from taking responsibility for your work and others, this may not be the best fit.br/lilibYou avoid challenging situations: /b If you're quick to give up when faced with limited resources or obstacles, or prefer not to engage in conversation, this role may not align with your strengths.br/lilibYou’d rather not spend time on desk research and detailed work. /b A good part of this role is careful research and getting the small things right, so it works best for someone who enjoys that kind of focused work.br/lilibStaying organised isn't your strength. /b You'll be looking after several trackers, documents and deadlines at once, and it helps to be someone who likes keeping things in order.br/lilibYou prefer to wait for directions. /b This role suits someone who enjoys taking initiative, spotting opportunities and following up on them, rather than sticking only to set tasks.br/lilibYou don't enjoy collaboration: /b If working closely with diverse individuals and understanding their unique backgrounds isn't your preference, this position may not be ideal for you.br/li /ulbrWhat we offerbrullibr/liliPaid holiday (2 paid holidays for each full month worked)br/liliInternational environmentbr/liliConnection outside working hoursbr/liliRemote days to work outside of the NLbr/liliAn additional day off to celebrate your birthdaybr/liliHybrid setup - 2 days a week at the office and 3 days remotelybr/li /ulbrPerksbrpYou join an amazing team with colleagues from the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Egypt, Lebanon, Indonesia, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tunisia, and Ireland. We are deeply committed to Forward·Inc’s mission and ensure teamwork makes the dream work. /pbrRemunerationbrpwe provide an internship compensation of 500 EUR for BSc graduates and 750 EUR for MSc graduates, based on 5 days per week. Travel and other business-related expenses are fully covered. /pbrLocationbrpAmsterdam or Rotterdam. We work 2 days a week at the office (Monday AMS Thursday RTM) and 3 days remotely. xgiwjmb bYou need to live within one hour travel distance of 1 of the office locations. /b /pbr