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Cynuria · 3 days ago

Business Development and Fundraising intern

United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

Cynuria is a dynamic Woman-Owned Small Business delivering transformative human capital and learning solutions. The Business Development and Fundraising intern will support the Executive team with market research, strategic refinement, and preparation activities for fundraising and investor relations.

EducationManagement ConsultingTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth market research and competitive intelligence to identify new growth opportunities, emerging trends, and strategic partnership avenues within the human capital, learning, and HR tech landscape across commercial, nonprofit, and federal sectors

Contribute to the strategic refinement of Cynuria's overall value proposition, go-to-market strategies, and thought leadership positioning to enhance market resonance and differentiation

Research and support preparation activities for potential investors (Angels, VCs) and strategic partners who align with our mission

Support the team in managing contacts, tracking leads, and updating client information in our CRM to ensure organized and accurate data, including managing workflow automations that leverage different AI models for enhanced efficiency

Prepare materials for investor updates, developing and refining Cynuria business models, go-to-market strategies, and pitch materials

Qualification

Market researchData analysisCRM managementGoogle WorkspaceSales experienceProactive mindsetResilienceEffective communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field

Ability to think critically and solve problems through quantitative and qualitative analysis

Strong interest in the technology startup ecosystem

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Proactive, self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Attention to detail

Ability to remain resilient and positive as priorities shift

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace and LLMs

Prior experience or coursework in sales, digital marketing, or financial analysis

Ability to apply research and data analysis skills to uncover key trends and generate actionable insights

Company

Cynuria

Cynuria, a certified Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) delivers high-quality, custom learning and human capital solutions for commercial, federal, and nonprofit clients.

Founded in 2016

Rockville, Maryland, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.cynuriaconsulting.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Houri Tamizifar

President/CEO

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