The goal of this project is to enhance and manage fundraising processes and systems within the organization. Students will have the opportunity to take an inside look into funding cycles, grant writing, donor retention, and donor management within the nonprofit industry. 

Interns will have the opportunity to learn about stakeholder engagement, maintaining organizational integrity and community transparency, stewardship, and financial expectation-setting. Interns will likely be responsible for any combination of the following duties: 

• Research funding opportunities from diverse sources, including government grants, private foundations, and corporate donors.
• Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s programs, initiatives, and impact areas.
• Write and edit grant proposals, grant applications, letters of inquiry, and other fundraising materials.
• Work closely with team leads and other team members to gather information and data for proposals.
• Ensure compliance with grant guidelines and deadlines, managing proposal submission processes effectively.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and key stakeholders to support ongoing fundraising efforts.
• Stay updated on trends, best practices, and regulations related to grant writing and fundraising.
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and other funding sources.
• Lead the design and implementation of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to engage donors and generate support.
• Collaborate with design and videography/photography teams to create compelling fundraising materials, including appeal letters, donor proposals, and campaign collateral.
• Manage donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment, recognition, and ongoing communication to maintain donor engagement and support.
• Stay updated on trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in fundraising within the non-profit sector.
• Create fundraising pitch decks for stakeholders.
• Create and monitor the implementation of new channels for fundraising and leverage unique funding opportunities.  

We will provide interns with 5 hours of mentorship per team. Throughout mentorship, interns may highlight skills for professional development during their internship, and our team will work to provide interns with appropriate options. Interns may seek career advice, job shadowing and networking opportunities at their request. Meetings structured around each intern’s outlined goals will occur on a weekly basis and will continue throughout the duration of the internship. Students will also be provided with a dedicated supervisor for the entirety of their internship.

Regular Communication:

• WhatsApp Communities Group Chats
• Remote 1:1 Check-Ins (by request)

Scheduled Meetings:

• Remote Weekly Team Meetings
• Virtual Weekly Team Co-Work Blocks
• Events and Get-Togethers (when applicable)