Grant Generalist Intern

College students or graduates with subject specialties in Fundraising, Operations, Administration, Business, Accounting, Communication, Client Engagement, or Religious Studies would be the most natural fit for this position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Grant Prospecting Intern will support fundraising administrations for the Advancement department in NCRD. Including assisting the Grant Manager and the Senior Fund Development Manager with general day-to-day administrative tasks, reporting and grant prospect research tasks.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Advancement Generalist reports to the Grant Manager and may support the work of the Senior Fund Development Manager, and other advancement staff as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Generalist

• Support the administrative functions of the advancement team within the National.
• Community Relations and Development department.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks for the Grant Manager as needed.
• Researches various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other factfinding actions and meetings.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgement and impeccable confidentiality in dealing with donor personal data, and in working with confidential high-level advancement information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Some experience in prospect research is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. Bachelor’s degree or degree in process
• Work in the office, in person.
• Able to provide references.

WORK HOURS & DURATION

9am – 4pm on any three weekdays up to 25 hours per week for 8-10 weeks. This is an in-person position at the NHQ location in Alexandria, VA.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather.

*Duration of Summer Internship: May 13 - July 29

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, revise the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.