Fast Facts

Cynuria is seeking a remote Business Development and Fundraising intern to assist in market research and support strategic partnerships during a 20-hour work week. This unpaid internship runs from January 19, 2026, to May 22, 2026, offering valuable hands-on experience in a growing SaaS company.

Responsibilities: Conduct market research, support CRM management, and aid in investor relations under the Executive team's guidance.

Skills: Analysis, critical thinking, strong communication, and proficiency with Google Workspace and LLMs are required.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates are rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields with an interest in the tech startup ecosystem.

Location: Remote, no travel required

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25.

Job title: Business Development and Fundraising intern

Employment type: Internship, W2, Authorized to work in the United States required

Job location: Remote, no travel

Weekly hours: Up to 20 hours/wk (Cynuria core hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST)

Compensation: Unpaid (January 19, 2026 - May 22, 2026)

About us

Ready to make your mark on a high-growth SaaS product where your wins directly fuel our trajectory? We're not just another company – we're building the future of learning.

Cynuria, a dynamic Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), delivers transformative human capital and learning solutions to a distinguished and expanding portfolio of federal, nonprofit, and commercial partners. Our core mission is to collaborate with organizations whose purpose resonates with our own – to unlock and accelerate organizational potential with transformative human capital and learning solutions. Guided by a profound belief in the power of connection, we leverage curiosity and empathy to cultivate optimal workplaces that empower today's evolving workforce to thrive.

Committed to exceptional service delivery and pioneering product development, our organization is anchored by the core tenets of Trust, Care, Learning Agility, Quality, and Impact. These values are operationalized through our human-centered methodology: Connect, Inspire, Transform. Our primary objective is to consistently provide our clients with superior, innovative, and transformative solutions. As an integral member of our team, you will be surrounded by this philosophy, benefiting from the mentorship of seasoned professionals. We take immense pride in our organizational culture and are confident that you will share this sentiment.

One of our former interns said, “Cynuria gave me countless opportunities to learn and develop professional skills across multiple business functions. I quickly became more confident in my professional abilities, and everyone on the team went out of their way to make me feel welcome, valued, and to help me learn.”

Key responsibilities

Under the supervision of our Executive team:

• 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.

Project-specific responsibilities may include:

• CRM management: 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.
• Investor & portfolio support: Prepare materials for investor updates, developing and refining Cynuria business models, go-to-market strategies, and pitch materials.

You add the following required skills and experience to our team:

• 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

What you'll gain

• Hands-on experience in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a tech startup
• Direct mentorship from company leadership
• Exposure to the full lifecycle of business growth, from initial strategy to sales execution and fundraising
• The opportunity to build a professional network in the tech and investment communities

Work environment and physical demands of the job: Working remotely, all work is computer-based, including frequent video meetings. Core working hours on Eastern Standard Time.

EEO commitment

Cynuria is an equal opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly unlock and accelerate organizational potential and appreciates the power of a mission-driven workforce. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.