Development/Grant Writing Intern at Darfur Women Action Group

Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is taking a unique approach to fight and prevent genocide. DWAG believes that empowering the most affected groups and building strong leadership among those who are historically excluded to enable them to lead and foster positive change in their communities as the most vital approach to sustainably end genocide.

DWAG is seeking dedicated individuals to fill the Development intern/volunteer position in the summer, fall, and winter/spring terms. This position is for a minimum of three months, open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates and other interested candidates. Interested candidates must be available for a minimum of 20 hours a week from 9 AM to 5 PM (all EDT).

Application process:

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to info@darfurwomenaction.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.

The ideal candidate must:

- Be able to commit a minimum of 20-30 hours per week

- Have strong interpersonal and social skills and dependable

- Be organized and punctual

- Proactive, reliable and have the ability to promote team building

- Be passionate about human rights issues!

Major Responsibilities:

- Assist with grant proposals, including researching potential grants, editing proposal reports, and tracking

submission deadlines

- Support the identification of potential donors and supporters

- Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with foundations, organizations, and individual supporters

- Manage donation entry and tracking process

- Analyze trends in donations, gift-giving, and fundraising

- Become familiar with fundraising opportunities both online and off-line