Description:
goods for good (GFG) is a nonprofit organization that supports orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi, Africa. We provide critical material support to Malawian community centers (shoes, school supplies and school uniforms) to meet the immediate needs of children, while simultaneously building the long- term capacity of communities so that they can sustainable care for children in perpetuity. In 2012 GFG launched a Community Enterprise program, which builds small businesses in partnership with local communities to fund their orphan services. The program will revolutionize orphan care to ensure our communities can independently support local children. For more information visit www.goodsforgood.org
Position Summary:
The grant-writing intern is responsible for writing and completing grant applications, as well as concept notes, to foundation and corporate sources, preselected by the Development Department. The intern will perform prospect research on foundations and corporations and record that information in the organizational database. The intern will also be responsible to maintain current records in database and the shared drive, including grant tracking and reporting. The intern will work closely with the Development Manager and Development Fellow and also assist with other fundraising projects as requested. This is an unpaid internship, but school credit is available.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Must have excellent writing skills - clear, structured and persuasive
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Fluent in Microsoft Office
- Familiar with the Foundation Center or willing to learn before starting
- Can read a 990
- Up to date on giving trends
- Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
Qualifications:
- Graduate student in the field of international relations, non-profit management, public service or other related field
- Able to work in an open and friendly environment
- Able to work Mondays and Thursdays, roughly 9:30 – 5:30, but can flexible with school schedules
- Can work independently on projects without specific directions
- Able to meet deadlines
