About Accelerate Indian Philanthropy
AIP aims to be India's leading organization for spurring private philanthropy to meet India's development challenges. India has seen a rapid rise in average wealth over the last decade. In fact, we are going through a transition similar to the United States in the late 19th/early 20th century which saw tremendous wealth creation. But individual philanthropic giving lags far behind in comparison. The majority of philanthropists still face significant headwinds when giving strategically, such as giving towards the end of their life, giving being a small portion of their total wealth, and difficulty in finding trusted philanthropic advisors to help them navigate sectors and organizations. AIP will work with philanthropists in India and with the Indian diaspora to give more, give sooner, and give better. We aim to build an organization that fundamentally transforms the individual giving landscape in India and contributes to socio-economic development at a large scale.
About the AIP Internship Program
The AIP Internship Program is a 4 to 12-week long internship program for students who want to acquire work experience and kick-start their careers in the social sector. In this immersive program, youll get a chance to work on a specific developmental challenge while receiving world-class training, career development, mentorship, and the opportunity to meet awesome people.
We are looking for dynamic and energetic interns who are eager to start their career journey in the development sector by working at one of our foundations in a cross-functional role. You will be working closely with our team to conduct research, capture data, design and implement programs, come up with innovative solutions, and make presentations to senior leaders.
To be successful as an intern, you should be willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done, have a learning mindset, and be enthusiastic about the job. You will be involved in current and upcoming projects, which will involve undertaking functions such as project design and implementation, policy and research, and data collection and synthesis.
If you are excited by:
● Communicating insights to diverse audiences using visual tools and media
● Problem-solving in some of the most complex areas in the social sector,
● A rich, diverse and challenging work environment,
● Full responsibility of a purposeful project in a specific team and function,
● Presenting your work to a range of audiences, receiving evaluation and feedback at the end of your stint
Join us to start your career and be a part of the AIP Internship Program!
Key Responsibilities:
● Understand and interpret AIP’s knowledge products (e.g. sector primers, case studies, reports) to create clear, communication assets.
● Design visually compelling content—including infographics, presentations, carousels, reels, and short videos for AIP’s internal knowledge management system, as well as platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
● Assist in executing AIP’s social media strategy and maintaining a content calendar across platforms.
● Contribute creative ideas to improve the presentation and design of AIP’s knowledge products and digital communications.
● Research trends, campaigns, and design ideas within the social impact ecosystem to keep content fresh and relevant.
● Monitor social media engagement and performance; support in compiling monthly analytics reports.
● Help manage AIP’s online presence by engaging with followers and responding to messages or comments, where needed.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
● Final year student or recent graduate in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Design, Development Studies, Development Communications, Social Science or related fields
● Strong written communication skills with a flair for storytelling and editing
● Working knowledge of platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube
● Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/Premiere Pro (or willingness to learn)
● Understanding of visual aesthetics and brand consistency
● Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage deadlines
● A curious mind and interest in social impact, development, and/or philanthropy
● Bonus: Experience in content marketing, running a social media page, or a personal blog/page